AFC Media Release 64/2019: AFC Women’s Football Day sets yet another record

AFC Media Release 64/2019: AFC Women's Football Day sets yet another record

View this email in your browser MEDIA RELEASE March 08, 2019 #64/2019 AFC Women's Football Day sets yet another record The Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Women's Football Day established another milestone as a record 41 Member Associations joined the celebrations in support of women's football in the Continent.   The AFC Women's Football Day today, which coincides with International Women's Day, underlines the AFC's commitment to honour and salute the contribution of women in the sport.   This year, 41 MAs, which is an increase from 30 in 2018, including Korea Republic, China PR, India and newcomers Australia, Bahrain and Brunei Darussalam unite in support of AFC Women's Football Day by organising festivals, tournaments, workshops, skills clinics and seminars.   More than 22,000 participants comprising children, adults, women's national team players, football ambassadors, role models and coaches joined the annual continent-wide celebration dedicated to promote and develop women's football.   Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the AFC President, welcomed the strong support for the AFC Women's Football Day.   The AFC President said: "The AFC is proud to be the only Confederation in the world to celebrate women's football and it is fantastic to see so many of our Member Associations join hands to acknowledge and appreciate the women who have dedicated their time and knowledge in football.   "Last year, the AFC launched the "It Is My Game" campaign, acknowledging the work put in by women in the workforce for the benefit of the sport. It is our pledge to continue recognising the wonderful achievements by women who work tirelessly both on the pitch and behind the scenes.   "Women in Asia have enjoyed huge success and today, we pay tribute to all women, whose significant contributions have gone a long way in promoting and developing our great sport."   The 2019 AFC Women's Football Day heralds an important year for women's competition as Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea Republic and Thailand represent the Continent at the FIFA World Cup France in June.   The future stars in women football will also feature in the AFC U-16 Women Championship and AFC U-19 Women's Championship in September and November respectively – both held in Thailand. ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION AFC House, Jalan 1/155B,  Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia t: +603 8994 3388 | f: +603 8994 2689 | w: the-afc.com press office: +603 8994 6786

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