AFC’s #BreakTheChain message of hope continues to inspire communities 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC’s #BreakTheChain message of hope continues to inspire communities 

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwaiti tactician Thamer Enad is the latest head coach to feature in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain campaign, appearing alongside Lebanon international and Zobahan FC’s Mahdi Khalil as well as Macau women’s team defender Sio Ka Mei in today’s episode of the public awareness campaign which continues to rally communities to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answering the call to stand in solidarity with the global community, the widely-acclaimed series has received resounding support from over 150 players and officials across 45 AFC Member Associations, galvanising millions to remain calm and positive during these unprecedented times while promoting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) personal hygiene and social distancing guidelines.

AFC President hails Asia’s ‘guiding lights’ as more than 100 stars pledge to #BreakTheChain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President hails Asia’s ‘guiding lights’ as more than 100 stars pledge to #BreakTheChain

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today thanked the 100 players, officials and match officials who have contributed to promote the World Health Organization’s (WHO) messaging during the current COVID-19 crisis.

The AFC President described the Member Associations, the players, officials and match officials, who have led the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign, as ‘guiding lights during these dark and challenging times.’

The 100th person to join the much-heralded campaign was Ali Mabkhout from the United Arab Emirates and the AFC has reached that number in just over 10 days – the first 50 signing up in just 48 hours to promote the messages of the highest standards of hygiene, social distancing and, where Governments have stipulated, staying at home.

AFC and Asian stars inspire fans to maintain fitness with new #StayActive campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC and Asian stars inspire fans to maintain fitness with new #StayActive campaign

Kuala Lumpur: With millions staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) along with some of Asia’s biggest stars have today launched a new campaign – #StayActive – to inspire fans to maintain their fitness while emphasising the importance of their physical and mental wellbeing. 

Kicking-off the series are three familiar faces who also featured in the AFC’s highly-acclaimed #BreakTheChain campaign – Islamic Republic of Iran and Persepolis FC’s Alireza Beiranvand, India and JSW Bengaluru’s Gurpreet Singh and 2018 AFC Women’s Player of the Year Wang Shuang from China PR, who are now providing fans with unique insights to their fitness regimes.

Resan, Safee and Bishal join forces in latest AFC’s #StayActive campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Resan, Safee and Bishal join forces in latest AFC’s #StayActive campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Iraq international and Persepolis FC’s Bashar Resan, experienced Malaysian forward Safee Sali and Nepal goalkeeper Bishal Shrestha are the latest trio to showcase the best ways to maintain a healthy routine during the COVID-19 pandemic in today’s episode of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #StayActive series.

The latest #StayActive campaign shines the spotlight on the fitness programmes of some of Asia’s biggest icons and is designed to encourage fans to join their favourite stars in improving their physical health and mental wellbeing from the comforts of their homes and to follow the World Health Organization’s guidelines on physical distancing.

Yokohama F. Marinos manager Postecoglou joins the latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Yokohama F. Marinos manager Postecoglou joins the latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Ange Postecoglou, who led Australia to their first AFC Asian Cup crown in 2015, is the latest icon to throw his support behind the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain campaign.  

The Australian has won multiple club titles in his country and led Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos to the J1 League trophy last season to qualify for the AFC Champions League 2020 Group Stage where they currently sit atop Group H.

Li, Zayed and Hadi feature in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Li, Zayed and Hadi feature in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Shandong Luneng’s head coach Li Xiaopeng teams up with Kuwait and Al-Kuwait SC midfielder Faisal Zayed as well as Iraq and PFC Krylia Sovetov Samara’s Safaa Hadi to lend their voices in stopping the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic in today’s Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain series.

The widely-acclaimed mass awareness campaign which has received overwhelming support from more than 150 Asian players and officials from 45 AFC Member Associations continues to inspire millions of fans by sharing the message of unity and promoting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) hygiene guidelines.

Asian stars continue to build resilient communities in AFC’s #StayActive series 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian stars continue to build resilient communities in AFC’s #StayActive series 

Kuala Lumpur: Former Islamic Republic of Iran and Charlton Athletic star Reza Ghoochannejhad, Malaysia’s national head coach Tan Cheng Hoe and Mongolian forward Naranbold Nyam-Osor are the latest trio to join the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #StayActive movement, empowering fans to enhance their physical and mental health during these unprecedented times.

Providing a rare glimpse into the fitness routines of Asia’s biggest names, the AFC’s #StayActive initiative continues to build a support system for fans to improve their wellbeing by presenting them with the opportunity to emulate their icons while promoting the physical distancing guidelines initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO).