China News Service, October 22 (Miao Lu, Li Qiuying, Liu Xiao) On the evening of October 22, the 2023 AFC China Asian Cup emblem release and the first professional football stadium unveiling ceremony was held in Shanghai.

2023 China Asian Cup Emblem

　　The 2023 AFC China Asian Cup emblem is based on the AFC Asian Cup master logo. On this basis, the traditional Chinese red and yellow colors are used as the main colors, and the trophy is treated with jade texture. It is showing the characteristics of the Chinese host and the beauty of Eastern civilization.

The 24 lights superimposed on the emblem represent the highest level football teams from 24 Asian countries and regions.

The 10 beams formed by the combination method represent the ten host cities of the Asian Cup.

They surround the Asian Cup, symbolizing the close unity of all participants, sharing the event, and carrying the beautiful vision of the people of Asia to join hands in creating the future.

　　The event released the 2023 Asian Cup concept "Unity, Sharing, Passion, Excellence", held the opening ceremony of the first professional Asian Cup football stadium-Shanghai Pudong Football Stadium, and launched the "Ten Cities and 100 Counties". Contribute to the rural revitalization plan.

2023 AFC China Asian Cup emblem release and first professional football stadium unveiling ceremony Photo by Li Qiuying

　　The "Ten Cities and One Hundred Counties" Program for Rural Revitalization is a plan jointly organized and implemented by the China Organizing Committee and 10 Asian Cup hosting cities. It will pair up to help rural football development in 110 counties in 18 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) across the country.

Among them, there are more than 10 ethnic minority autonomous counties including Buyi, Miao, Li, Uygur, Tibetan, Bai, Yi, Hui, Tujia, Hani and Mongolian.

The plan has also received strong support from the AFC. The AFC believes that this move is a major innovation and useful exploration of the Chinese Organizing Committee in promoting the practice of social responsibility for the Asian Cup.

　　Football legend Shao Jiayi said at the scene that the country has carried out many assistance projects, and many youth coaches have received assistance opportunities. He is very honored to be able to participate, and hopes that more football players can participate in the assistance projects in the future. , Let the seeds of football be sown on the vast land of China.

　　Du Zhaocai, executive chairman of the Asian Cup China Organizing Committee, deputy director of the State Sports General Administration, and Secretary of the Party Committee of the Chinese Football Association, said in his speech that the release of the Asian Cup emblem marks a new stage in the preparations for the Asian Cup.

The Chinese Organizing Committee will make every effort to do all the preparatory work with the host cities and dedicate a wonderful and outstanding Asian Cup to the world.

Photo courtesy of the China Organizing Committee of the Asian Cup of Shanghai Pudong Football Stadium

　　AFC President Salman congratulated the release of the emblem through a video.

He said: "The AFC Asian Cup is the top football match in Asia and a symbol of the highest honor in Asian football. Over the years, every host has left a strong mark in the history of Asian football. In 2023, China An unprecedentedly successful football event will be held. With the anticipation of countless fans, the AFC is proud to announce this landmark moment today."

　　The 2023 Asian Cup is the highest level and most influential football tournament in Asia hosted by the AFC.

The competition will be held in 10 cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Dalian, Qingdao, Xiamen and Suzhou from June 16 to July 16, 2023.

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