India, Palestine celebrates . As Asia commemorates 2025 Women’s Football Day
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and its Member Associations (MAs) are set to commemorate the 11th AFC Women’s Football Day with a series of activities aimed at promoting and recognising the continued progress of the women’s game in Asia.
Taking place in conjunction with International Women’s Day, the Confederation’s annual celebration is set to be observed by almost 24,000 participants from 40 MAs.
Among them, eight MAs—Bhutan Football Federation, Guam Football Association, All India Football Federation, The Kyrgyz Football Union, Northern Mariana Islands Football Association, Palestine Football Association, Football Association of Singapore, and Vietnam Football Federation —are joining the AFC in observing the day for the 11th successive time.
With the past year marking several pivotal moments in the advancement of women’s football on the Continent — from the success of youth national teams such as DPR Korea on the global stage to the introduction of the landmark AFC Women’s Champions League™ — the popularity of the women’s game has continued to rise.
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “This past year, we have witnessed several historic moments and significant milestones that reaffirmed the immense potential of women’s football across the Continent.
“However, even as we pause to celebrate the phenomenal success of our youth teams, we must constantly seek ways to help them continue on their upward trajectory.”
Among the many impressive events are the diverse mix of activities in India, ranging from small-sided games and challenges to hosting several awareness programmes in schools, which are set to engage more than 11,000 participants.
Similarly, the Iraqi Football Association, returning to the festivities after a two-year absence, will host a highly anticipated match between the women’s national team and a regional club side.
Meanwhile, the Football Association of Singapore kicked off the domestic women’s football season with the inaugural Women’s Charity Football Festival. Partnering with Singapore’s Breast Cancer Foundation, the event featured mini-tournaments for clubs and families while raising awareness on women’s health.
Hailing the efforts of the AFC’s MAs, Shaikh Salman added: “With so much progress made and even more to strive for, let us take a moment to recognise the incredible journey of the women’s game in Asia, none of which would have been possible without the dedication of our MAs and Regional Associations, and the countless individuals who continue to push the game forward.
“Let us continue to break barriers for our future generations to be a part of the beautiful game in whatever capacity that attracts them – be it a player, coach, referee or administrator, and I assure you that the AFC will always be there to lend a hand in all your endeavours.”
