Qualifying round draw of 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup in India postponed
Hindustan TimesThe qualifying round draw of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup to be held in India, scheduled for May 27 was on Tuesday postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases in the host country and across the continent. Logo of AFC Women's Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation said the draw to be held here has been postponed until further notice. "Taking into consideration the current challenges and logistical arrangements, the AFC agreed the postponement of the draw was necessary due to rising COVID-19 cases in the host nation as well as across the continent keeping in mind the wellbeing and safety of all teams, players, officials and relevant stakeholders," the AFC said. However, the draw for the qualifying matches of both the 2022 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan and the 2022 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup in Indonesia will proceed as planned on May 27.