| January 30, 2019
50/2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 schools programme inspires a generation The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 schools programme has inspired the next generation of footballers with the engagement initiative reaching its conclusion this week during a final educational event at GEMS Primary School in Fujairah. Over 125,000 children and young people from 150 schools participated in the programme over a six-month period, which was designed to inspire a lifetime of football enthusiasm. Qualified coaches and staff toured from school to school across every corner of the Emirates to deliver the excitement of world-class footballing action. As part of the legacy of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 in developing young people, the programme endeavored to shine the spotlight on the talent of young football players across the UAE, promote healthy lifestyles, drive an active community spirit and foster a genuine sporting interest amongst youngsters that translate into healthy and fulfilling lifestyles. From special ambassador appearances to attending games, the action-packed schools programme has seen children gain access to exclusive Q&A sessions with legendary football stars such as Saudi Arabia legend Majed Abdullah and UAE star Zuhair Bakheet, whilst also being afforded the opportunity to attend live international football matches, which for many, has been the opportunity of a lifetime. During the tailor-made sessions adapted for each school, children have participated in educational activities such as identifying the flags of competing nations and maps of the continent, using football-related activities to motivate and enhance the learning process. With the programme and tournament now reaching the final stages, the LOC has proudly hosted over 50,000 students at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 matches with 65 schools attending the tournament. About the AFC Asian Cup: The AFC Asian Cup is the pinnacle international team tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) every four years to determine the champion of Asia. The competition is the second-oldest continental football championship (after the Copa America) and was first held in 1956. The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 expands the number of participating nations from 16 to 24, making it the biggest tournament ever. The 2019 tournament will be the second time the UAE has hosted the event, after successfully staging the finals in 1996. The Asian Cup UAE 2019 runs from 5 January to 1 February 2019, with 51 matches being played in eight world class stadiums located across four host cities - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theafcasiancup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/afcasiancup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afcasiancup/ LOC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bringingasiatogether/ Official hashtags: #AsianCup2019 # كأس_آسيا 2019 | 
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