27 March 2014
AUSTRALIA WELCOMES JORDAN TO AFC ASIAN CUP 2015
The acting Australian Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. John Feakes, wishes Jordan the best of luck to in the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 following yesterday’s draw of the tournaments group stage.
With the draw for the AFC Asian Cup now finalised, teams will face each other in the group stage of the tournament to be held in Sydney, Australia in January 2015.
I am delighted that Jordan will be coming to Australia to play in the AFC Asian Cup, alongside Australia, in a 23-day festival of football.
The Australian Government is proud to be supporting the AFC Asian Cup which will showcase the sporting talents of Australian, Jordanian and 14 competing countries across the Asian region, and inspire future generations of players to get out, get active and participate in one of the fastest sports in the world.
Sport diplomacy provides a unique opportunity for broadening, deepening and diversifying our engagement with the nations of Asia.
Coinciding with the Australian Football Cup draw, the Australian Government’s is launching Match Australia’s International Sports Business program.
Match Australia will utilise Australia hosting the Asian Football Cup as a platform to further promote Australian business capabilities and enhance relationships across the region; and we welcome international investors and customers to register their interest in coming to Australia during the tournament.
I look forward to cheering both Jordan and Australia as they go head to head in the AFC Asian Cup 2015 – I wish Jordan the best of luck.
More information about Match Australia’s International Sports Business Program can be found at www.austrade.gov.au/matchaustralia