FIBA: No Protocol Issues For NBA Players in Tokyo - Federation Focus 12/16/20
(ATR) NBA players arriving at the last minute to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics should not face any delays in joining their teams due to Covid-19 protocols.
FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis during virtual roundtable on Dec. 16.
In answer to a question from
Around the Rings, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) secretary general Andreas Zagklis said during a virtual roundtable on Wednesday that the NBA’s already strict protocols would be “compatible” to the countermeasures that will be in place in Tokyo.
“The professional players… come from an environment of if not full but relative isolation with almost daily testing so the national teams are not receiving the players from a totally unprotected environment,” Zagklis says.
By AFP - Agence France Presse December 16, 2020 Print Article
Praful Patel (left) and Kiren Rijiju (right) unveil India s bid to host the Asian Cup in 2027 Money SHARMA Text size
India on Wednesday joined a five-nation race to host the 2027 Asian Cup, the continent s biggest football tournament, as it steps up efforts to secure international sporting recognition.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have already officially entered the fray and an All India Football Federation (AIFF) spokesman said the country s documents would be sent to the Asian Football Confederation this week.
Iran and Uzbekistan have also said they will bid.
India, once called a sleeping giant of football by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has stepped up its interest in hosting international events in recent years.
India unveils vision for an AFC Asian Cup 2027 that takes football to new heights 12/16/20
All India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally announced its candidature to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and deliver a Brighter Future Together for football in India and across Asia.
Unveiling its plans at the launch in New Delhi today, AIFF showcased the unrivalled potential of hosting Asia’s flagship football event in the world’s fastest emerging football market, home to 1.3 billion people.
The bid promises to take Asian football to new heights by working in partnership with the AFC to unlock new commercial opportunities, drive growth and build on an ever-growing love for the sport among the country’s youthful population.
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India bids to host 2027 Asian Cup
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NEW DELHI, Dec 16, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – India on Wednesday joined a five-nation race to host the 2027 Asian Cup, the continent’s biggest football tournament, as it steps up efforts to secure international sporting recognition.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have already officially entered the fray and an All India Football Federation (AIFF) spokesman said the country’s documents would be sent to the Asian Football Confederation this week.
Iran and Uzbekistan have also said they will bid.
India, once called a “sleeping giant” of football by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has stepped up its interest in hosting international events in recent years.