QFA officially submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2027
The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has officially submitted its bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
According to a press statement by QFA, it sent an integrated file to the AFC, describing how Qatar fulfills all the hosting requirements for the Cup.
This is reflected in the numerous tournaments hosted by the country at the continental and global levels in the past, and also mirrored in its preparations for the events to come in the future.
QFA President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani commented, "The submission of the bid file to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup undoubtedly shows our wise leadership's desire for an optimal investment for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. It's not just about holding the tournament and achieving the expected success; this will be a great addition to the reputation Qatar enjoys when it comes to organizing major sports tournaments.”
QFA announces its official progress in hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2027, after the AFC announced that it will start receiving files from associations wishing to host the tournament #QNA
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) August 20, 2020
“We must bear in mind that this is a constant endeavor for us, to continue organizing such big events at all levels like we have done before with great success, as witnessed by all,” he said.
With its modern sports facilities that will host the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar will be ready to host the 19th edition of the Asian Cup, “which will be a legacy for future generations of Asia, in line with Qatar's National Vision 2030,” the QFA President said.
“This will be in addition to the full completion of the other infrastructure projects and services related to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, such as road networks, transportation options and hotels at all levels - all of which is included in the bid file,” he added.
Sheikh Al Thani noted that winning the Asian Cup in its latest edition was a great achievement for Qatar, and the spirit of challenge that contributed to that triumph will lead to other successes in terms of hosting and organizing a tournament that Asia deserves.
“And we will be proud to have it here in Qatar once again. At the same time, we will not neglect the important role played by our cadres in Qatar's series of successes,” he said adding, “Qatar places the utmost importance on this, and we have people with great experience who have contributed effectively to the organization of different sporting events, as a result of years of investment in human resource development, which is an additional strength and pillar of the country's bid file.”
Qatar continues to strengthen its position as an unparalleled sporting hub in the region. The country has been stage to several prestigious international and regional sporting events, welcoming thousands of players and fans, in recent years.
In June, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and FIFA revealed that Qatar will host a pan-Arab tournament in December 2021.
Earlier this year, the country also submitted its intention to bid for the 2030 Asian Games.
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