AFC Asian Cup Qatar to donate revenue from ticket sales for Palestine aid

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is committed to leveraging the potential of football-for-development and recognizing sports' capacity to instigate social change beyond the confines of the football field. In a demonstration of this commitment, the LOC has chosen to allocate the proceeds from tournament ticket sales to aid urgent relief efforts in Palestine.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Chairman of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Local Organizing Committee, underscores the significance of utilizing football as a medium to express solidarity with the people of Palestine.

"In the wake of recent events in Palestine, it is imperative that we extend essential assistance to our brothers and sisters facing challenging circumstances. Hence, we have resolved to contribute the revenue generated from Asian Cup ticket sales in Qatar to support critical relief initiatives in Palestine," stated Sheikh Hamad. "By collaborating with our partners engaged in delivering aid, we aim to ensure that this corporate social responsibility endeavor directly benefits those most impacted. Football, in this instance, serves as a means of support for people enduring the most challenging times."