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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). 

UFA joins acclaimed list of AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

UFA joins acclaimed list of AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members

Kuala Lumpur: The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has become part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s illustrious AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members, making it the seventh AFC Member Association (MA) to be accepted at this level.

First endorsed with Silver level membership in 2020, the UFA then moved up to Gold in December 2023 after displaying good progress.

3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023 lays emphasis on increased participation

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023 lays emphasis on increased participation

Kuala Lumpur: Returning after a five-year hiatus, the 3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023 successfully concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital city, under the theme of "Promoting Asia's Grassroots Football."

Over the course of three days, technical directors, grassroots football managers, and FIFA Regional Technical Consultants from across Asia convened to discuss ways to expand the reach of the beautiful game, as underlined by the AFC’s Vision to maintain football’s position as the Continent’s number one sport. 

Grassroots heroes honoured at 3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Grassroots heroes honoured at 3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The 3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023 kicked off today with the AFC Special Grassroots Awards 2023 which commemorated the unsung heroes of grassroots football in Asia in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. 

Setting the Conference in motion, the ceremony saw the honour of the Best Grassroots Leader bestowed upon Japan’s Masakatsu Setowaki while India’s Anantapur Sports Academy was crowned as the Best Grassroots Project. Meanwhile, the accolade of the Best Grassroots Club was awarded to Japan’s Kasuga Eagles Club. 

4th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting 2023 focuses on AFC Grassroots Charter expansion

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

4th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting 2023 focuses on AFC Grassroots Charter expansion

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) further underlined its commitment to elevate grassroots football in Asia when it conducted the 4th AFC Grassroots Panel meeting in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. 

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by 12 panel members from 10 Member Associations (MAs), the meeting was an excellent opportunity for grassroots football experts in Asia to exchange ideas and discuss strategies on the many ways to enhance the reach of the beautiful game on the Continent.

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes HKFA as latest Gold level member

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes HKFA as latest Gold level member

Hong Kong, China: The Hong Kong Football Association, China (HKFA) became the latest Member Association (MA) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to be endorsed with a Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter. 

Endorsed with a Bronze membership in 2018, the HKFA worked its way up to the Silver level by 2021 before becoming the sixth MA to receive Gold level membership  for its concerted efforts to consistently enhance its grassroots system.

Communities across Asia unite to celebrate 10th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 – Part 3

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Communities across Asia unite to celebrate 10th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 – Part 3

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across Asia joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in May this year. 

The-AFC.com highlights all the celebrations that took place across the Continent, with six MAs in the spotlight in this third part!

Communities across Asia unite to celebrate 10th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 – Part 2

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Communities across Asia unite to celebrate 10th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 – Part 2

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across Asia joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 which celebrated its tenth anniversary in May this year. 

In the second part of this series, the-AFC.com highlights the celebrations of five more MAs! 

Communities across Asia unite to celebrate 10th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 – Part 1

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Communities across Asia unite to celebrate 10th AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 – Part 1

Kuala Lumpur: Member Associations (MAs) across Asia joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to commemorate the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2023 which celebrated its tenth anniversary in May this year. 

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

Oman FA receives Bronze level membership under AFC Grassroots Charter

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Oman FA receives Bronze level membership under AFC Grassroots Charter

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Charter welcomed the Oman Football Association (OFA) to its Bronze level membership ranks on May 30, 2023.

The OFA became the 25th Member Association (MA) to be recognised under the Bronze category, taking the number of endorsed MAs to 40 when the Gold and Silver levels are also included.

Tailored approaches key for grassroots development

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Tailored approaches key for grassroots development

Kuala Lumpur: When it comes to grassroots football development, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy.   That was the core message at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Online Session 2023 on May 23, Tuesday afternoon, where participants gathered to glean insight on the best practices in Stimulating Grassroots Development – the theme for the day.

With the 108 attendees coming from a total of 39 different Member Associations (MAs), the importance of implementing unique strategies that fit each MA’s own needs was further underscored by UEFA Grassroots Mentor Les Howie, who was one of two guest speakers invited to share expert insights.

MAs celebrate 10 years of AFC Grassroots Football Day

Mon, 15 May, 2023

MAs celebrate 10 years of AFC Grassroots Football Day

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport as outlined in its Vision marked a significant milestone today with the AFC Member Associations (MAs) across the length and breadth of the Continent celebrating the 10th anniversary of the landmark AFC Grassroots Football Day.

Since the inaugural year in 2013, when the celebration was launched with the support of 13 MAs, the reach of the event has seen a threefold increase with the 2023 edition set to be celebrated by 39 MAs and by almost 28,000 participants.