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India hosts AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine for the first time

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

India hosts AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine for the first time

Chennai: The final installment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTFFM) concluded in Chennai, India, on December 12, 2024.

Taking place at the Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science (SRCSS), which was recognised as an AFC Medical Centre of Excellence in September 2019, the programme marked the first instance of the APTTFM being conducted in the subcontinent.

ASEAN and East glean valuable expertise at key AFC medicine course

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

ASEAN and East glean valuable expertise at key AFC medicine course

Bangkok: Insights and updates in Football Medicine were presented to 20 Member Associations (MAs) at the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Course (ASEAN & East), which took place between November 23 and 26.

Hosted by The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) in the Thai capital city of Bangkok, the event was the second leg of the regional AFC course that focused on the ASEAN and East regions of Asia after the first leg in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for West MAs in May 2024.

Webinar series on anti-doping practices kicks off

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Webinar series on anti-doping practices kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched a series of webinars on Tuesday to raise awareness on the latest advancements in sports medicine and anti-doping practices.

In the first instalment of the series, conducted in collaboration with Sportradar, the primary objective of the programme was to update participants on topics such as the 2025 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine returns to Dubai

Dubai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (APTTFM) concluded on November 7 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking the programme's third visit to the West Asian city.

The six-day programme saw participants from the Bhutan Football Federation, Pakistan Football Federation, and The Football Association of Thailand engage in a rigorous learning experience under the guidance of experts from the HMS FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Countdown for 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 begins

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Countdown for 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 begins

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 at the AFC House in the Malaysian capital, further underlining its commitment towards maximising the potential of its Member Associations and Regional Associations.

The latest edition, slated to take place from July 21 to 25, 2025, is poised to bring together renowned medical practitioners from across the Continent to further enhance sports medicine and healthcare of footballers in Asia.

AFC Scientific Committee determined to stage best-ever AFC Medical Conference

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

AFC Scientific Committee determined to stage best-ever AFC Medical Conference

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Scientific Committee met in Kuala Lumpur today, setting the tone for the launch of the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 on Wednesday. 

The first meeting of the committee took place virtually last year where the theme for the upcoming edition of the conference, “Medicine & Science: Navigating through changing times”, was finalised.

Latest AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine hosted in Hong Kong, China

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Latest AFC President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine hosted in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine 2024 successfully concluded in Hong Kong, China on Sunday after a fruitful six days.

Following on from the first two instalments of the programme, staged in Bangkok, Thailand and Doha, Qatar earlier this year, the third leg of the 2024 edition was held in Hong Kong, China for a fourth time.

AFC Football Medicine and Anti-Doping course kicks off in Hanoi

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

AFC Football Medicine and Anti-Doping course kicks off in Hanoi

Hanoi: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), conducted the AFC Football Medicine and Anti-Doping Course from July 12 to 14, 2024 in the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi.

Held at the headquarters of the VFF, 66 doctors, physiotherapists and allied medical personnel received updates on the latest knowledge in sports medicine and refreshed their clinical skills through training delivered by experts from the AFC Panel of Sports Medicine. 

AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course concludes in Riyadh

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course concludes in Riyadh

Riyadh: Nine Member Associations (MAs) gained valuable insights during the recent Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Emergency and Anti-Doping Regional Course (West), which took place from May 27 to 30.

Held in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in the capital city of Riyadh, the event focused on empowering the participants with the latest developments in sports medicine as well as providing a platform for medical professionals to come together to exchange ideas and opinions.

AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network expanded by AFC Medical Committee

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network expanded by AFC Medical Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to ensure the optimum level of medical care for Asian players was further emphasised today after the AFC Medical Committee approved the recognition of two new healthcare providers as part of the prestigious AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network at its second meeting held virtually.

The Japan Football Association Clinic and the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital in Vietnam were inducted into the world-class pool, expanding the total number of distinguished centres to 12 across the Continent.

Medical officers laud innovations at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Medical officers laud innovations at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: As the dust settles on the historic AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final, the medical and doping control officers who were appointed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to the continental showpiece hailed the Confederation’s unwavering commitment towards delivering unparalleled medical care.

In preparation for the 18th edition of the Confederation's premier men’s national team competition, the members of the medical team underwent thorough training in order to acquaint themselves with all the groundbreaking medical innovations that were introduced for the first time, such as the use of medical tablets and the implementation of paperless doping control measures.

AFC Medical Officers Workshop: New innovative approach and clinical skills towards safety of players #AsianCup2023

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

AFC Medical Officers Workshop: New innovative approach and clinical skills towards safety of players #AsianCup2023

Doha: In anticipation of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organised the AFC Medical Officers Workshop, with lectures, hands-on training and interactive sessions ensuring medical care of the highest standards across all venues during the competition. 

Prior to these workshops, several seminars were held virtually in 2023 as part of the continuous development programme in preparation for Asia’s crown jewel, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

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