Qatar to take over hosting of Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027
By Paul Nicholson and Samindra Kunti
October 17 - Qatar will host the 2023 Asian Cup, beating South Korea and Indonesia for the originally scheduled hosting in China.
The tournament schedule will also shift from summer 2023 to January 2024, avoiding the heat of the Qatari summer.
January is traditionally the time slot for the Asian Cup, but has been moved to June/July to meet FIFA's ambitions to revamp the international calendar and allow for longer release windows for league players European.
The new hosting deal will mean that Qatar has ensured that its football bonanza will not end on December 18 when a new world champion is crowned, but will continue with another of the most major football finals in the world in just over a year. later.
Qatar were in contention for the 2027 Asian Cup, but the AFC have said Saudi Arabia and India are now shortlisted for this edition. The final decision on who will host 2027 will be made by the AFC Congress at its next meeting in February 2023.
Qatar are the defending champions of the AFC Asian Cup and will host the finals for the third time after hosting the 1988 and 2011 editions. Qatar will also host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2024.
This is the second time in a row that the Asian West zone has hosted the tournament after the expanded 2019 edition which took place in the United Arab Emirates. In 2015, Australia hosted the Asian Cup.
"Qatar's abilities and track record in hosting major international sporting events and its meticulous attention to detail are well admired around the world," said AFC Chairman Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (pictured left).
“I must also commend AFC for demonstrating the utmost professionalism in conducting a fair and transparent expedited bidding process and I thank all of our business partners and sponsors for their patience in these unprecedented time," he continued.
"Given the short lead time, we know the hard work begins immediately, but with its existing world-class infrastructure and unrivaled accommodation capabilities, we are confident that Qatar will put on a show worthy of the prestige and of the stature of Asia. Jewel in the crown."
China was due to host next year's continental championship but pulled out due to the government's coronavirus policies. The decision left the AFC scrambling to find a suitable host for their flagship tournament. When Australia withdrew, South Korea emerged as an early favorite but, while enjoying government support, it is understood that the Koreans never found enough support from them. business partners to further secure their referrals.
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By Paul Nicholson and Samindra Kunti
October 17 - Qatar will host the 2023 Asian Cup, beating South Korea and Indonesia for the originally scheduled hosting in China.
The tournament schedule will also shift from summer 2023 to January 2024, avoiding the heat of the Qatari summer.
January is traditionally the time slot for the Asian Cup, but has been moved to June/July to meet FIFA's ambitions to revamp the international calendar and allow for longer release windows for league players European.
The new hosting deal will mean that Qatar has ensured that its football bonanza will not end on December 18 when a new world champion is crowned, but will continue with another of the most major football finals in the world in just over a year. later.
Qatar were in contention for the 2027 Asian Cup, but the AFC have said Saudi Arabia and India are now shortlisted for this edition. The final decision on who will host 2027 will be made by the AFC Congress at its next meeting in February 2023.
Qatar are the defending champions of the AFC Asian Cup and will host the finals for the third time after hosting the 1988 and 2011 editions. Qatar will also host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2024.
This is the second time in a row that the Asian West zone has hosted the tournament after the expanded 2019 edition which took place in the United Arab Emirates. In 2015, Australia hosted the Asian Cup.
"Qatar's abilities and track record in hosting major international sporting events and its meticulous attention to detail are well admired around the world," said AFC Chairman Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (pictured left).
“I must also commend AFC for demonstrating the utmost professionalism in conducting a fair and transparent expedited bidding process and I thank all of our business partners and sponsors for their patience in these unprecedented time," he continued.
"Given the short lead time, we know the hard work begins immediately, but with its existing world-class infrastructure and unrivaled accommodation capabilities, we are confident that Qatar will put on a show worthy of the prestige and of the stature of Asia. Jewel in the crown."
China was due to host next year's continental championship but pulled out due to the government's coronavirus policies. The decision left the AFC scrambling to find a suitable host for their flagship tournament. When Australia withdrew, South Korea emerged as an early favorite but, while enjoying government support, it is understood that the Koreans never found enough support from them. business partners to further secure their referrals.
Contact the writer of this story at moc.l1666144803labto1666144803ofdlr1666144803owedi1666144803sni@n1666144803osloh1666144803cin.l1666144803uap1666144803 or moc.l1666144803labto1666144803ofdlr1666144803owedi1666144803sni@i1666144803tnuk.1666144803ardni1666144803mas1666144803
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