Hosting cities fixed for Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers
( 2003-11-18 13:49) (Xinhua)
Central and southern Chinesecities Wuhan and
Changsha have won the right to host Asian zone under-23 soccer qualifying
matches for next year's Olympic Games,the Chinese Football Association (CFA)
announced here on Monday. Wuhan, capital city for Hubei Province, will host
China's games against Malaysia on March 20 and against Iran on March 27,
nextyear, CFA said.
And Hunan provincial capital Changsha will host China's game against South
Korea on May 1, next year.
A total of six Chinese cities had put forwards their bids forhosting the
Olympic Asian zone soccer qualifiers and theirrepresentatives made presentations
to a CFA task force here onMonday. Wuhan and Changsha outscored other bidders in
an all-around evaluation.
While congratulating the two successful bidder cities, CFA vice-president Nan
Yong asked for timely preparations by the organizersto ensure the games be well
hosted.
|
