AFC PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Esteemed Friends from the Medical Community,
It is with utmost delight that I welcome you to the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025.
The AFC believes that the key to maintaining its position as a model Confederation and ensuring the success of our teams on the world’s biggest stages is through the progress of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs), and education remains a cornerstone of realising our bold ambitions.
In only a few years, immense progress has been made in the field of science and technology, and the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. In this continuously evolving landscape, it is imperative that the AFC and the larger Asian football medical community remain as thought leaders and pacesetters in elevating the standards of sport science and medicine across the Continent.
To that end, the AFC, in its pursuit of excellence, is resolute in providing tailormade support to its MAs and RAs so that, together, we can ensure that our players and teams continue to perform at the highest levels.
The AFC Medical Conference embodies our dedication to providing the latest knowledge and innovative practices to those who serve at the forefront of sports medicine.
Therefore, I have no doubt that the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025 will prove to be the perfect platform for medical professionals from across Asia to share insights and expertise that will inspire growth and chart our continued progress in the years to come.
On behalf of the entire AFC family, I thank all our distinguished speakers and participants for continuing to carry forward the mantle of our Vision and Mission — to maintain our position as a leading Confederation.
I wish all of you a productive and an insightful Conference.
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa
AFC President
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AFC MEDICAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGE
Dear Distinguished colleagues,
I bid you a very warm welcome to the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025.
The Sports medicine fraternity eagerly looks forward to your participation in this conference, where world-renowned experts will deliver presentations based on current, evidence-based research.
FIFA, through its network of Medical Centres of Excellence and collaboration with sister Confederations, has published more than 700 original research papers in peer-reviewed journals which have significantly shaped the global sports medicine landscape.
Recognising these advancements, the Confederation has transitioned the AFC Medical Conference from a quadrennial to a biennial event, ensuring consistent support for its Member Associations and Regional Associations.
Sports Medicine, a young speciality of sport science, has within the last 20 years amassed a large body of original research data. With the current modern technological advancements and the emergence of artificial intelligence in medicine, participants will certainly gain productive and enriching exposure to various areas of sport and medicine. Thus, the theme of the conference, “Medicine and Science – Navigating Through Changing Times,” is befitting these innovations.
Moreover, the Pre-Conference workshops will ensure standardised practical applications of procedures and skills in line with international standards in the areas of emergency medicine, anti-doping, musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques and sports physiotherapy.
I am confident that the participants will leave Malaysia with fond memories of a successful Conference and share their knowledge and experience with their colleagues in their respective Member Associations.
I look forward to meeting you at the conference in 2025.
Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh
AFC Medical Committee Chairperson
AFC GENERAL SECRETARY'S
MESSAGE
Dear friends,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025.
This conference has come a long way since its inception in 1995 in Tokyo, Japan. Over the last three decades, it has evolved into a pivotal event of learning in our field, and now, for the third time, the conference returns to Kuala Lumpur, the home of Asian football.
The impact of the learning opportunities provided by the AFC Medical Conference has been so significant that it has transitioned from a quadrennial to a biennial event, underscoring the AFC’s commitment to providing tailor-made support to its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs), ensuring they have access to the latest knowledge, research, and best practices in sports medicine.
Over the years, the programme has become a key gathering for medical professionals dedicated to advancing the health and performance of our athletes.
The modern game of football is constantly evolving, as is the field of scientific research. This year’s theme, ‘Medicine and Science – Navigating Through Changing Times’, aptly reflects the Confederation’s determination to uphold the importance of being constantly in search of solutions that will further enhance the field of sports medicine, enabling our Continent’s footballers to have the opportunity to perform at their optimal level.
The AFC can only continue to live its dream of being a leading Confederation if its MAs and RAs can reach their maximum potential and thus, I must encourage you all to make the most of these collaborative efforts.
The success of the past iterations of the AFC Medical Conference has made me optimistic that this eighth edition will be yet another successful endeavour. I hope you will all come away from the conference with fresh insights that will aid you in contributing to the growth of the beautiful game.
I look forward to seeing you all in Kuala Lumpur in 2025.
Datuk Seri Windsor John
General Secretary