Women's Football
Join us at the-AFC.com as we highlight the incredible efforts displayed in recognition of the remarkable strides made by the AFC’s MAs in advancing the women’s game in Asia, while also encouraging more young girls and women to experience the power of the beautiful game.
BANGLADESH
In Bangladesh, the celebrations took place across six centres, with thousands of young girls aged eight to 15 participating in day-long festivities.
Designed to inspire the next generation of women footballers, the celebrations included small-sided games and training sessions that allowed young girls from various economic and social backgrounds to showcase their skills and embrace the tenets of camaraderie and social inclusion.
In recognition of their enthusiastic participation, attendees were presented with footballs and certificates, nurturing further interest in the sport.
BHUTAN
The 12th edition was observed in three regions of Bhutan: the districts of Dagana and Bumthang, and the picturesque town of Gelephu in the Sarpang District.
In Dagana and Bumthang, several local schools collaborated to introduce young girls to the beautiful game in a fun and encouraging environment through activities such as a series of mini-games and lessons on developing basic football skills like dribbling and passing to spark their interest.
Meanwhile, the main festivities took place at the Girls Academy Gelephu, featuring two sessions. The morning activities included a poster-making competition under the theme of “Her Game, Her Future”, while in the evening session, a friendly football tournament was organised for women over 25 to encourage them as a community to use football as a way to maintain an active lifestyle.
GUAM
One of the eight MAs that has never missed celebrating this annual event, the Guam Football Association (GFA) conducted a variety of activities at the GFA National Training Center, aimed at celebrating women's football, promoting participation, and increasing the visibility of local women's football leagues.
Among the main activities was the Futsal 4 Schools initiative, which saw 65 female students aged nine to 11 from six elementary schools take part in five-a-side games.
In addition to encouraging young girls and women to explore the sport, the program also included members of the U17 and U20 women’s national teams, who engaged with the youngsters to nurture their interest in playing the sport in the future.
JAPAN
In conjunction with the AFC Women’s Football Day, the Japan Football Association (JFA) celebrated JFA Women’s Football Day to promote and develop women’s football across the island nation.
Under the motto of becoming the “fairest country in the world,” various activities were undertaken across the country by the football associations of all 47 prefectures. Among these was the multi-sport festival “Run, Throw, Kick, and Dance!”, hosted at the Takamodo Memorial JFA Yume Field in Chiba.
The event welcomed girls older than four years to not only play football but also experience the joy of playing a variety of sports, including rugby and athletics.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including former Nadeshiko player and World Cup winner Aya Sameshima, 2016 Olympian Hanami Sekine, and rugby stars Ayaka Suzuki and Misaki Matsumura.
The day concluded in a huge success with widespread participation across all events.
LAOS
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The Laos Football Federation conducted the 12th edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day with the ambition of promoting women’s football and reinforcing the tenets of inclusivity and equality among young players.
Among the activities was a workshop on March 6, which brought together 12 coaches to gain insights on child safeguarding, deepening their understanding of how football can be a safe and supportive space for young children.
MACAU
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One hundred girls gathered at the Don Bosco Sports Center in Macau to commemorate the AFC Women’s Football Day 2026.
Attended by dignitaries such as the Deputy Director of the Macau Sports Bureau Development Department, Mok Chi Hang, and Vice Chairman of the Macau Football Association, Chong Coc Veng, the event comprised activities ranging from fun-filled exercises for children aged three to 10, while older children in the U11 to U13 age groups were encouraged to partake in 1v1 and 2v2 competitive games.
All participants, along with their parents and guardians, received souvenirs as keepsakes, while competition winners were awarded trophies.
MYANMAR
To celebrate the day, the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) organised various activities, including a football festival in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Taunggyi, Pathein, and Mawlamyine, involving approximately 100 female students.
Meanwhile, with support from the regional government, a seminar focusing on developing the women’s game was organised at the Futsal Indoor Stadium in Yangon.
Attended by members of the women’s football and futsal national teams across different age groups, as well as players from the domestic league, the seminar covered a range of topics, such as the Laws of the Game, the importance of physical fitness, and ways to promote further growth in the sport.
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