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AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes CFA as eighth Gold member

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes CFA as eighth Gold member

Beijing: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the Chinese Football Association (CFA) as the newest Gold level member under the acclaimed AFC Grassroots Charter.

Bestowed with a Silver level membership in 2018, the CFA’s steadfast efforts to enhance grassroots football in the country saw it become the eighth Member Association (MA) to receive a Gold level endorsement.

JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

JFA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Gold membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: Recognising the Japan Football Association (JFA)’s outstanding efforts to elevate grassroots football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has renewed the association’s Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter.

First awarded the gold level membership in 2018, the JFA has since remained a benchmark for enhancing the standards of the grassroots game in Asia.

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 3

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 3

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of Asia came together recently to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 11th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day.

With as many as 45,000 participants from 43 MAs commemorating the occasion, the 2024 edition of the annual event was marked by the highest participation rate since the relaxation of COVID-19 related constraints.
 
Join us at the-AFC.com for the third and final part of a series that highlights all the celebrations that took place across the Continent!

Leveraging unified structures, data collection to spur grassroots development

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

Leveraging unified structures, data collection to spur grassroots development

Kuala Lumpur: Mass participation is one of the key tenets of grassroots football and Member Associations (MAs) from across Asia were able to glean insights into fostering it on Thursday afternoon during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Online Session 2024.

Attended by 92 participants from 36 MAs, the 90-minute gathering reinforced the importance of allowing everybody the opportunity to play – one of the key principles of the AFC Grassroots Philosophy – via presentations on two different strategies to do so.

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 2

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 2

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of Asia came together recently to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 11th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day.

With as many as 45,000 participants from 43 MAs commemorating the occasion, the 2024 edition of the annual event was marked by the highest participation rate since the relaxation of COVID-19 related constraints.
 
In the second part of this series, the-AFC.com highlights the celebrations of seven more MAs!

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 1

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

11th AFC Grassroots Football Day spreads joy across Asia - Part 1

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of Asia came together recently to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in celebrating the 11th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day.

With as many as 45,000 participants from 43 MAs commemorating the occasion, the 2024 edition of the annual event was marked by the highest participation rate since the relaxation of COVID-19 related constraints.

Join us at the-AFC.com for the first part of a series that highlights all the celebrations that took place across the Continent!

AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition

Wed, 15 May, 2024

AFC Grassroots Football Day returns for 11th edition

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport, reached yet another significant milestone when as many as 43 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024.

This year, almost 45,000 participants spanning the length and breadth of Asia, and across age-groups, social backgrounds, and abilities, are expected to join in the celebration, upholding the Confederation’s ambitions to encourage mass participation.

Lebanese FA receive AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership renewal

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Lebanese FA receive AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the continued efforts of the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) in football development with the renewal of their AFC Grassroot Charter Bronze membership.

First granted membership in December 2018, the LFA is one of 41 members of the AFC Grassroots Charter, which is a development tool that assists Member Associations with increasing the quality of their grassroots programmes.

AFC Grassroots Review 2023 now available

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

AFC Grassroots Review 2023 now available

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Grassroots Review 2023 is now available on the-AFC.com, recapping the various initiatives of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) that have significantly contributed to expanding the influence of the beautiful game among thousands of youngsters across Asia.

A major highlight of the publication is the Big Interview with Japan’s Masakatsu Setowaki, who was recognised as the Best Grassroots Leader at the AFC Special Grassroots Awards last year. The interview provides a deep dive into Setowaki’s inspiring journey of establishing multiple football clubs and competitions for students with disabilities in the Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan.

FFC receives Bronze level membership under AFC Grassroots Charter

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

FFC receives Bronze level membership under AFC Grassroots Charter

Phnom Penh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter welcomed the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) as a bronze member in March 2024. 

Upon completing their assessment, the AFC Grassroots panel members were pleased to note the FFC’s commitment to nurturing football talent at the grassroots level and its efforts towards expanding the reach of the beautiful game.

AFC Grassroots Panel focused on increased participation

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

AFC Grassroots Panel focused on increased participation

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Grassroots Panel met virtually on Tuesday for its first meeting for the term 2024-25 to chart the way forward for the development of grassroots football in Asia. 

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the meeting was attended by 14 experts from 14 Member Associations (MAs) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). 

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