May 5 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen safety and security in Asian football.
The agreement commits the ICSS and AFC to work together on several safety and security projects, including:
· The development of AFC safety and security regulations
· Developing and delivering training programmes to educate security officers (including ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes)
· Developing key requirements for the security design of sport infrastructure, security operations for clubs and international matches and tournaments
· Supporting the growth of a professional network of security personnel to ensure the appointment of qualified staff for clubs, international matches and tournaments
· Reviewing current safety and security documentation and reporting tools for clubs, international matches and tournaments taking place within the AFC
· Providing safety and security assessments in collaboration with or on behalf of the AFC
The agreement was signed by AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and ICSS president Mohammed Hanzab.
“Safety and security is a top priority for the AFC, a basic requirement for any football match to take place. The AFC does everything within its powers to protect players, officials, coaches and spectators across Asia,” said Shaikh Salman.
“The ICSS is at the forefront of safeguarding sport and this agreement is a significant step forward in enhancing safety and security practices within the AFC and our Member Associations.”
Mohammed Hanzab, ICSS President, said: “This partnership with the AFC represents a significant milestone for the ICSS … As one of the fastest growing and most diverse football regions in the world, Asia is an important platform for the ICSS to showcase our expertise, as well as providing us with a unique opportunity to work on some of the world’s largest major sport events and venues.”
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