Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced Aspetar Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital as the Premier Partner of the 8th AFC Medical Conference, which will be held from July 21 to 25, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

First launched in 1995 in Tokyo, the AFC Medical Conference serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange among medical professionals, researchers, and football stakeholders. 

Aspetar, a FIFA and AFC Medical Centre of Excellence, is a global leader in sports medicine and science, and has remained a long-standing supporter of the Confederation, having collaborated on several landmark medical projects for more than 15 years.

The latest iteration of the conference will see as many as 20 experts from the Doha-based institution sharing insights into the latest research, clinical innovations, and best practices in athlete health and performance, underscoring its commitment to advancing sports medicine and athlete care across Asia.

AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said:

The AFC is proud to welcome Aspetar as a Premier Partner of the 8th AFC Medical Conference, as we continue our pursuit of the highest standards in football medicine across Asia.

“Aspetar has consistently led the way in athlete care, not just within the context of Asia, but also as a respected institution in the global sports medicine community, and on behalf of the AFC, I extend our sincere appreciation for their steadfast support and invaluable expertise through the years.”

Emphasising the institution’s role at the prestigious conference, Aspetar Acting Director General Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi said:

Aspetar’s participation alongside leading sports organisations underscores the importance of the 8th AFC Medical Conference as a key platform for advancing sports medicine and athlete care.

“We are proud to collaborate closely with the AFC and other international bodies to promote a healthy and safe environment for athletes and the wider sports community. By prioritising medical excellence and innovation, we aim to support the sustainable development of sports across Asia and beyond.”

Dr. Abdulaziz Jaham Al-Kuwari, CEO of Aspetar and a member of the Conference’s Organising and Scientific Committee, said:

Aspetar’s continued involvement in the AFC Medical Conference reflects our unwavering dedication to advancing sports medicine and athlete care.

“As a member of the organising and scientific committee, I am proud to help shape a programme that integrates cutting-edge research, clinical innovation, and practical applications to foster collaborative solutions addressing the unique challenges faced by athletes today.”

Aspetar experts will present on a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence in sports medicine, muscle injuries in football, insights from the FIFA World Cup 2022, sports dentistry, and high-performance rehabilitation.

The Conference will also explore emerging areas such as genomics and women’s football, alongside practical workshops in emergency medicine, physiotherapy, anti-doping, ultrasound-guided injection techniques, and sports cardiology.

In addition, Aspetar will host an exhibition booth to showcase its journey and achievements, providing an interactive platform for engagement with pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.

To know more about the 8th AFC Medical Conference Kuala Lumpur 2025, please visit www.afcmedicalconference.org.