{
  "id": 11861858,
  "title": "Aspetar takes part in sixth meeting of AFC Medical Committee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/aspetar-takes-part-in-sixth-meeting-of-afc-medical-committee",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:55:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/04/10/2026/aspetar-takes-part-in-sixth-meeting-of-afc-medical-committee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital took part in the sixth meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee. This event occurred at the AFC's headquarters in Malaysia on Friday. The committee highlighted several significant advancements for sports science in Asia. The Vietnam Football Federation was recommended as the host association for the prestigious AFC Medical Conference in 2027, which will take place in Hanoi for the first time. The conference will build on the success of the eighth edition held in Kuala Lumpur, drawing over 800 international sports medicine professionals. Additionally, the Sejong Sports Medicine and Performance Centre was designated as an AFC Medical Centre of Excellence, providing support for professional player development and recovery across East Asia.",
  "summary": "<p>Kuala Lumpur: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital participated in the sixth meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee that took place at the AFC’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday.</p> <p>The meeting announced a series of landmark advancements for sports science in Asia, including recommending the Vietnam Football Federation as the Host…",
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        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Aspetar takes part in sixth meeting of AFC Medical Committee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/aspetar-takes-part-in-sixth-meeting-of-afc-medical-committee-11875253",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:16:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}