- India will be hosting the 20th edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. The Asian Football Confederation awarded the hosting rights of the tournament to India. This is the second time that India will host the championship. The first time in 1979, in which India had secured the second position.
- Three football associations had submitted their interest to host this championship.
1. India.
2. Chinese Taipei.
3. Uzbekistan.
- Chinese Taipei had hosted this championship in 1977 and 2001. And, India was recommended as the host for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup by the AFC Women's Football Committee on 19th February 2020. In June 2020, India was awarded the hosting rights.
- The AFC Women's Asian Cup tournament will feature 12 teams, expanded from the previous slot of eight teams. India will qualify directly as hosts. The event will also serve as the final qualification championship for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The championship is likely to be held in the second half of the year.
Published On : 06 Jun 2020
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