China is also avoiding hosting the Asian Cup in 2023. Due to the corona situation, the Chinese government no longer wants to organize the national tournament, which is held every four years.
The Asian Cup, which spans 24 countries, will be played in ten Chinese cities from June 16 to July 16, 2023. The Asian Football Association AFC said in a statement that it recognizes and understands the “exceptional circumstances caused by COVID-19”. From the Chinese decision.
In recent weeks, more sporting events have been canceled in China, such as the Asian Games scheduled to take place in September in Hangzhou, and the Diamond League athletic competitions in Shanghai (July 30) and Shenzhen (August 6).
China is trying to get the corona crisis under control with strict measures. People in Shanghai have been on lockdown for more than a month, other cities like the capital Beijing are regularly testing populations and curfews are threatened by rising numbers of coronavirus.
It is not yet known which country will take over the organization of the Asian Cup. The previous edition took place in 2019 in the United Arab Emirates. Qatar won the championship there.
The Qatar national team celebrates the Asian Cup overall victory in 2019.
The Qatar national team celebrates the Asian Cup overall victory in 2019.
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Source: NU
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