Asian Cup draw delayed amid ongoing Middle East tensions

Authorities have pushed back the occasion until a future time to guarantee the smooth participation of every participant in the concluding draw event the organising authority noted in an announcement.

Many athletic competitions across the area have faced delays or cancellations because of the persistent strife in the zone that began roughly one month back after assaults by the United States and Israel against Iran.

Saudi Arabia plans to stage the 24-nation tournament every four years for the initial occasion while the final qualification matches occur on Tuesday.

Qatar holds the title as current victors and has locked in their spot for the tournament finals together with four time champions Japan along with other World Cup participants South Korea Iran Jordan Australia and Uzbekistan.

The AFC revealed on Tuesday that the advanced rounds of the Asian Champions League Elite will proceed without changes in Jeddah featuring fixtures from April 13th through to 26th.