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.
CHINESE TAIPEI
The Chinese Taipei Football Association organised a three-day event to commemorate the AFC Women’s Football Festival 2026.
Conducted in collaboration with local grassroots organisations, the programme engaged more than 500 young girls and women across age groups.
The festivities at Shekou Elementary School brought together 120 participants, while 275 attendees gathered at Fule Elementary School. Meanwhile, 110 girls took part in activities organised at Xiatan Elementary School.
With more than 60 volunteers who readily lent their support, the event surpassed its previous records, making the 2026 edition of the annual event the most attended.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
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Celebrations in the Northern Mariana Islands were on a grand scale, featuring friendly competitions and various workshops aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle.
The festivities began with the “Practical Ways to Manage Stress” workshop, equipping participants to recognise and prioritise both physical and mental health, while the “Play Clean, Play Strong” initiative saw more than 200 women pledge to choose strength, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle.
The celebrations concluded with an exciting 6v6 women’s tournament, featuring athletes from the A Division, B Division, and Masters Division coming together to form 20 mixed teams, enjoying friendly matches and fostering bonds of friendship between women athletes across age groups.
PAKISTAN
On March 8, the Pakistan Football Federation organised the “Women in Play: Ramzan Football Festival” at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad to promote women’s football.
The programme brought together women athletes from five clubs from the capital city who competed in a five-a-side friendly competition, in the presence of friends and family, who showed up to demonstrate their support.
Once the tournament concluded, all participants received certificates as tokens of appreciation, while individual awards were also presented to the Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Top Scorer.
SRI LANKA
The Valikamam village in northern Sri Lanka came alive on March 8 when the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) collaborated with the region’s ministry of education to commemorate the AFC Women’s Football Day at the Mahajan College Ground.
The day-long activities saw more than 250 girls, along with regional coaches and volunteers, engage in a myriad of football-related activities, including technical workshops, small-sided games, and other enjoyable activities that helped strengthen community bonds.
The programme, attended by dignitaries from the FFSL, including President Jaswar Umar, proved to be a tremendous success, with numerous girls commending the activities and expressing interest in pursuing the sport further.
SYRIA
As part of its efforts to promote women’s football in Syria, the Syrian Football Association (SFA) celebrated the 2026 edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day at the Al-Fayhaa Stadium in Damascus.
More than 100 girls aged 10 to 15 were divided into groups to practice and hone basic skills, followed by friendly matches lasting 10 minutes, which were highly appreciated by both the children and their guardians.
The event was attended by the women’s national team and concluded with SFA General Secretary MHD Fadi Alrabbat and SFA Head of Women’s Football Nancy Muammar presenting medals and participation certificates to the youngsters.
TURKMENISTAN
Taking place in the capital city of Ashgabat, the AFC Women's Football Day 2026 was organised by the Football Federation of Turkmenistan to instill further interest among young girls in playing the beautiful game.
To that end, a football festival was organised, attended by players from the women’s national team, to inspire and serve as role models for younger players.
The programme included several activities, with football clinics being the most popular, as more than 250 girls eagerly seized the chance to learn and showcase their skills on the field.
Once the festivities concluded, participants were presented with keepsakes to further encourage them to maintain their interest in the game in the future.
TIMOR-LESTE
In Timor-Leste, the occasion was marked by the presence of 80 young players from youth academies, league players, officials, referees, and coaches, with the primary objective of strengthening the role of women in the Southeast Asian nation’s football ecosystem while also promoting grassroots participation among girls.
As part of the celebrations, participants had the opportunity to watch the Timor-Leste Women’s League match between Maudoko FC and S'AMUSER, further instilling aspirations among the youngsters to follow in the footsteps of the players.
The occasion also saw key members of the Football Federation of Timor-Leste administration reiterate their commitment to creating opportunities for girls and women in sport, with plans to expand competitive structures by launching U15 and U17 girls' competitions.
VIETNAM
The Vietnam Football Federation observed the day in Can Tho City, attracting approximately 150 primary school students from schools across the city.
Under the guidance of regional coaches and volunteers, the girls practised skills and participated in fun-filled activities curated specifically for each age group to cultivate a love for not just football but also sports and physical exercise.
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