Saudi Arabia to host football's 2027 Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia to host football's 2027 Asian Cup

Daily Current Affairs   /   Saudi Arabia to host football's 2027 Asian Cup

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Sports Published on: February 07 2023

Share on facebook
  • The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) won the hosting of the 2027 Asian Nations Cup, for the first time in its history, since its inception in 1956.
  • This came during the work of the 33rd Congress of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), February 1, in the Bahraini capital, Manama. 
  • Saudi Arabia was the only bid presented at the Congress in Manama after India’s withdrawal in December 2022.
  • It is note that Qatar will host the next edition of the Asian Football Cup, from June 26 to July 16, 2023.
Recent Post's
  • India’s maternal mortality ratio drops to 97 per 1,00,000 live births as institutional deliveries rise to 89%.

    Read More....
  • NTH and India Post signed an MoU to enable nationwide doorstep sample collection and faster, reliable testing through NTH laboratories.

    Read More....
  • MYAS launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy offering 452 annual internships to build a skilled, future-ready sports workforce in India.

    Read More....
  • RBI’s Handbook of Statistics 2024–25 highlights that India’s export growth is increasingly concentrated in a few developed coastal and industrial States, raising concerns over regional imbalance.

    Read More....
  • Jnanpith Award-winning Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, the first recipient from Chhattisgarh, passed away at the age of 88 in December 2025.

    Read More....
  • IIT Delhi has developed AILA, India’s first autonomous agentic AI lab assistant capable of independently conducting real-world scientific experiments.

    Read More....
  • India witnesses record growth in IPR filings, led by trademarks and patents, reflecting a shift towards self-reliance in innovation.

    Read More....
  • DRDO successfully tests Akash-NG missile, enhancing India’s air defence capabilities.

    Read More....
  • Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the second 250 MW unit of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, boosting India’s clean energy capacity and supporting North-East growth.

    Read More....
  • Thanjavur painting of Lord Ram, a classical art form from Tamil Nadu with GI tag, was transported from Bengaluru to Ayodhya, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.

    Read More....