CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following South Asian nations has placed its bid for the 2027 Asian Cup?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Nepal
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2027 AFC Asian Cup for first time.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bidding process for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup was the process by which the location for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup was chosen as the hosts. Saudi Arabia was selected as the host country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The decision was taken at the AFC Congress, held today in Manama, Bahrain, with Saudi Arabia the only candidate to host the tournament. India, Iran, Qatar and Uzbekistan had all previously bid to host the event before withdrawing, leading to the event being awarded to Saudi Arabia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since 1984, Japan (four times) and Saudi Arabia (three times) have been the most successful teams, together winning seven of the last ten finals. The other teams which have achieved success are Qatar (2019 current champions), Australia (2015), Iraq (2007) and Kuwait (1980).

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