For AFC Women's Asian Cup India LOC and Maharashtra Government Review Preparations

By: WE Staff | Friday, 3 December 2021

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the government of Maharashtra reviewed and discussed the preparedness for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022.

Minister of Tourism Maharashtra Govt and president of Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) Aditya Thackeray, was updated by Project Directors of the LOC, Ankush Arora and Nandini Arora, on the preparations and elaborated upon the health and safety precautions being taken concerning the ongoing pandemic.

Thackeray said that the best foot is being put forth by everyone involved in the lead-up to the 12-nation tournament which will be played between January 20 and February 6 next year.

“Gearing up for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Pune, reviewed the preparations this afternoon. We are ensuring that COVID protocols are fully adhered to for the safety of the players, coaches, staff without hampering the experience of the game,” Thackeray posted on Twitter following the meeting.

“We are extremely pleased that preparations for the prestigious tournament are progressing as per the schedule and after meeting with our respected stakeholders, we are increasingly confident of hosting a memorable tournament. We would like to express our wholehearted gratitude to the Government of Maharashtra, the respective Municipal Corporation, the Police Departments, the Sports Authorities and every other stakeholder working continuously to ensure a smooth path to the showpiece event next year,” the Project Directors said in the joint statement.

The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Satya Narayana, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Singh, Maharashtra Sports Commissioner Omprakash Bakoria and Deputy Secretary Sports Swati Nanal.