AsianFootball Awards
The first ever Asian Football Awards supported by The FA and Kick It Out, with Sporting Equals as its legacy partner saw leading figures come out to support the glitzy event at the home of football, Wembley Stadium.
Guests for this event included David Bernstein (FA Chairman), Paul Elliot, Graham Le Saux, Piara Powar, Mihir Bose, Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) and award winners Michael Chopra and Manish Bhasin.
The AFA managed to engage with key representatives of those individuals working hard to engage with their communities and develop Asians within the game. The event brought together representatives of clubs and organisations such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspurs, Aston Villa, QPR, Wolves, Charlton, Liverpool, The PFA and many leading Asian organisations.
Imran Hassan Co-Founder Asian Football Awards "It was really pleasing seeing so many key figures supporting and enjoying the awards, but the hard work begins now in our legacy programme."
Asian Football Awards to be aired on Sony Entertainment Network Fri 10th Feb 2012. Sky Channel 782
The Asian Football Awards
Supported By:
Legacy Partner:
Legacy Project:
Television Partner: Sony Entertainment Network
Official Photography Partner: Action Images
Award Sponsors include: Lebara Mobile, Sky Express, Inventive Sports, Asians in Football.com, Sports Recruit.co.uk
About AFA
The AFA has been launched to recognise the great contribution to both the professional game and grassroots initiatives by individuals and groups across the UK with South Asian heritage.
The events primary objective is to create an awareness of the positive efforts made by Asians within the UK football industry. It also aims to engage with organisations and individuals to help increase Asian participation levels in the UK.
The Asian Football Awards is a partnership between Initiate Sports and Inventive Sports.
For further information on the AFA Legacy email us on afa@initiatesports.com
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AFA Supporters
The Asian Football Awards are grateful for the support it has received from The FA, Kick it Out, Sporting Equals, many individuals and organisations supporting the development of Asians in Football. They have helped to ensure the credibility and authenticity of the AFA Project. With their support we look forward to delivering a high quality event. more
The Organisers
The Asian Football Awards is owned and operated by Asian Football Awards Ltd, which is a partnership between Initiate Sports and Inventive Sports. Imran Hassan and Baljit Rihal are proud to have created an event honouring Asians in football and those supporting the Asian football market in the UK. more