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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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PFF president reaffirms commitment towards developing football in Pakistan

Karachi: February 16,2026 (Suliman Khan ) : Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani said he was hopeful of steering the federation away from years of crisis and boosting the sport in the country.
The PFF president was speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Monday, a day after the conclusion of the National Challenge Cup.“Since I took over, the aim has been to put better systems in place that ensure the growth of football in the country,” Mr. Gilani said.
The PFF chief stressed that he became the first elected president after the federation had spent several years under the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee. Mr. Gilani highlighted several key moves by the PFF since his election, notably the men’s national team’s maiden participation in the AFC Futsal Championship qualifiers, the upcoming FIFA Series — where the national women’s team will feature — as well as the Under-16 team’s upcoming tour of Kazakhstan where they play in a UEFA development tournament.
“The aim is to offer maximum exposure for our teams,” the PFF president stressed, adding that work continues on arranging international friendlies for the men’s national team as well. “It is a landmark achievement for the PFF that the national women’s team will take part in a FIFA event when it faces teams like Turks and Caicos Islands, Mauritania and Ivory Coast in April during the FIFA series.
“The PFF will also be participating for the first time in a UEFA event when our Under-16 team takes part in the development tournament in Kazakhstan.” The PFF president stressed that plans were afoot to launch the domestic league, whilst talks with the government are ongoing for the restoration of departmental teams.
“The Challenge Cup was the first step in resumption of domestic activities in the country and it reached a successful completion yesterday with WAPDA being crowned champions. “We are engaged in talks with the government to push for the restoration of more departmental teams. “As far as the league project is concerned, we have seen huge interest and there are some companies we have shortlisted as potential partners.” The PFF president stressed that investment in football will lead to improved infrastructure.
“The launch of the league will bring revenue to the PFF,” said Mr. Gilani, adding that it will address funding issues for the PFF.
“We have always been reliant on funding from FIFA and the AFC to run our affairs but I believe it’s time we change that.
“We need to have more sources of funding and naturally that will trickle down to better infrastructure development in the country.”
Mr. Gilani also informed the media about the PFF’s initiatives to develop football on grassroots level, including the launch of the PFF Inter-School Championship as well as the installation of FIFA’s mini-pitches in districts. “Those are projects that will ensure we have activity down to the grassroots level.”

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PFF president reaffirms commitment towards developing football in Pakistan

Karachi: February 16,2026 (Suliman Khan ) : Pakistan Football Federation President Syed Mohsen Gilani said he was hopeful of steering the federation away from years of crisis and boosting the sport in the country.
The PFF president was speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on Monday, a day after the conclusion of the National Challenge Cup.“Since I took over, the aim has been to put better systems in place that ensure the growth of football in the country,” Mr. Gilani said.
The PFF chief stressed that he became the first elected president after the federation had spent several years under the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee. Mr. Gilani highlighted several key moves by the PFF since his election, notably the men’s national team’s maiden participation in the AFC Futsal Championship qualifiers, the upcoming FIFA Series — where the national women’s team will feature — as well as the Under-16 team’s upcoming tour of Kazakhstan where they play in a UEFA development tournament.
“The aim is to offer maximum exposure for our teams,” the PFF president stressed, adding that work continues on arranging international friendlies for the men’s national team as well. “It is a landmark achievement for the PFF that the national women’s team will take part in a FIFA event when it faces teams like Turks and Caicos Islands, Mauritania and Ivory Coast in April during the FIFA series.
“The PFF will also be participating for the first time in a UEFA event when our Under-16 team takes part in the development tournament in Kazakhstan.” The PFF president stressed that plans were afoot to launch the domestic league, whilst talks with the government are ongoing for the restoration of departmental teams.
“The Challenge Cup was the first step in resumption of domestic activities in the country and it reached a successful completion yesterday with WAPDA being crowned champions. “We are engaged in talks with the government to push for the restoration of more departmental teams. “As far as the league project is concerned, we have seen huge interest and there are some companies we have shortlisted as potential partners.” The PFF president stressed that investment in football will lead to improved infrastructure.
“The launch of the league will bring revenue to the PFF,” said Mr. Gilani, adding that it will address funding issues for the PFF.
“We have always been reliant on funding from FIFA and the AFC to run our affairs but I believe it’s time we change that.
“We need to have more sources of funding and naturally that will trickle down to better infrastructure development in the country.”
Mr. Gilani also informed the media about the PFF’s initiatives to develop football on grassroots level, including the launch of the PFF Inter-School Championship as well as the installation of FIFA’s mini-pitches in districts. “Those are projects that will ensure we have activity down to the grassroots level.”

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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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