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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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New AFC Certificate in Strategy and Planning to boost capabilities of Asian football leaders

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today expanded its range of educational initiatives with the launch of the AFC Certificate in Strategy and Planning (ACSP), its latest offering from the landmark Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).

A three-month curriculum designed for leaders of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and other football stakeholders, the ACSP aims to equip everyone with the necessary strategic planning skills, processes and tools to meet the growing standards, expectations and needs of their respective organisations and the ever-evolving football ecosystem.

The fully-online initiative, which features all-inclusive modules delivered by professionals with decades-long experience, joins the ranks of the acclaimed AFC Certificate in Football Leadership, AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management, AFC Certificate in Child Safeguarding programmes, among others, as part of the AFC’s drive to continuously enhance the capabilities of the Continent’s football leaders.

Some of the key topics that will be covered include: Understanding strategic planning theory, designing and managing strategic plans, identifying success factors, using strategic planning tools, and resource allocation and budgeting.

ACSP resources, which include pre-recorded video lectures, interactive modules and reading materials, are accessible through an online learning platform. This not only offers ease of access, but also gives participants the flexibility to follow the programme at their own pace. 

All these comprehensive components are delivered via strategic planning theory, practical examples and hands-on activities. To meet organisational goals, the ACSP emphasises the importance of the planning process over the document itself, ensuring clarity, focus and continuous refinement to adapt to changing circumstances.

AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The ACSP builds on the success of our previous programmes, and similar to the other solutions under our Academic Centre of Excellence, empowers Asian football administrators through purposeful and transformative education.

“It looks to provide participants requisite knowledge that will prove extremely beneficial in not only delivering and managing strategic plans that align with the goals and vision of their respective organisations, but to also further uplift Asian football.

“A strong strategic plan acts as a roadmap that translates vision into actionable steps, aligns teams and demonstrates ambition and capability to stakeholders. Through the ACSP, the AFC aims to transform strategic planning into a cultural practice that permeates every organisational level and fosters a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.”

Upon completion, graduates will be able to elevate both individual and organisational strategic planning competencies, drive continuous growth and improvement, and contribute significantly to the long-term success of their organisations via detailed, accomplished strategies.

For more details on the ACSP, please visit www.afcacademy.com.

Courtesy AFC

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New AFC Certificate in Strategy and Planning to boost capabilities of Asian football leaders

AIPS ASIA News:

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today expanded its range of educational initiatives with the launch of the AFC Certificate in Strategy and Planning (ACSP), its latest offering from the landmark Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).

A three-month curriculum designed for leaders of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and other football stakeholders, the ACSP aims to equip everyone with the necessary strategic planning skills, processes and tools to meet the growing standards, expectations and needs of their respective organisations and the ever-evolving football ecosystem.

The fully-online initiative, which features all-inclusive modules delivered by professionals with decades-long experience, joins the ranks of the acclaimed AFC Certificate in Football Leadership, AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management, AFC Certificate in Child Safeguarding programmes, among others, as part of the AFC’s drive to continuously enhance the capabilities of the Continent’s football leaders.

Some of the key topics that will be covered include: Understanding strategic planning theory, designing and managing strategic plans, identifying success factors, using strategic planning tools, and resource allocation and budgeting.

ACSP resources, which include pre-recorded video lectures, interactive modules and reading materials, are accessible through an online learning platform. This not only offers ease of access, but also gives participants the flexibility to follow the programme at their own pace. 

All these comprehensive components are delivered via strategic planning theory, practical examples and hands-on activities. To meet organisational goals, the ACSP emphasises the importance of the planning process over the document itself, ensuring clarity, focus and continuous refinement to adapt to changing circumstances.

AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The ACSP builds on the success of our previous programmes, and similar to the other solutions under our Academic Centre of Excellence, empowers Asian football administrators through purposeful and transformative education.

“It looks to provide participants requisite knowledge that will prove extremely beneficial in not only delivering and managing strategic plans that align with the goals and vision of their respective organisations, but to also further uplift Asian football.

“A strong strategic plan acts as a roadmap that translates vision into actionable steps, aligns teams and demonstrates ambition and capability to stakeholders. Through the ACSP, the AFC aims to transform strategic planning into a cultural practice that permeates every organisational level and fosters a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.”

Upon completion, graduates will be able to elevate both individual and organisational strategic planning competencies, drive continuous growth and improvement, and contribute significantly to the long-term success of their organisations via detailed, accomplished strategies.

For more details on the ACSP, please visit www.afcacademy.com.

Courtesy AFC

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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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