Việt Nam Football Federation Vice President Trần Quốc Tuấn has been appointed chairman of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Competitions Committee.
VFF Vice President Trần
QuốcTuấn ischairman of AFC Competitions Committee in 2019-23.
It is the first time a Vietnamese
person has held the position.
The VFF on Tuesday said the Competitions
Committee is a key part in the AFC’s system which holds major influence over
continental football tournaments. The appointment was not only recognition for
Tuấn but also Việt Nam’s
contribution to Asian football
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin
Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended his congratulations to Tuấn, saying he
believedthe Vietnamese official would do his best to contribute to Asian
football.
Tuấn, who pledged to fulfil his
duties in the new position, will begin his new four-year assignment on July 23.
His term will end in 2023.
"It is an honour for not only me
but also Việt Nam.
As chairman I will face with challenges and shoulder heavy pressure as the
Competitions Committee is a core part of the AFC. However I will work hard and
do my best to complete the duty,” he said.
Tuấn is also a member of the AFC
Executive Committee. He played a part in the decision to expand the number of
teams competing at the Asian Cup final round from 16 to 24 this year.
He also spoke up to change rules in
the AFC Cup and AFC Champions League to ensure equalitybetween teams in
different regions.
Source: VNS
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The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.