FILIPINO sports fans will get a glimpse of the glittering FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy during the third leg of its tour of Asia from March 1 to 2 in Manila.
“The biggest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour will embark on a game-changing global journey this month, stoking excitement across the planet ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023,” a press release issued by the International Football Federation, known by its French acronym FIFA, said.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour will kick off this Saturday and Sunday in Japan, move on to South Korea on Feb. 27, and touches down in Manila for March 1 and 2 at a venue that has yet to be decided by the Philippine Football Federation.
The journey of the trophy continues in Vietnam, which like the Philippines is making its debut in the global football showcase, from March 4 to 5, before winding up its Asian tour in China from March 9 to 11.
“The tour will take the iconic Trophy to all of the 32 of the tournament’s participating nations — more countries than ever before — and will inspire people of all ages ‘Going Beyond’ to celebrate the rocketing popularity of the women’s game,” the release said.
“At the heart of this mission will be a unique opportunity for members of the public to get creative and showcase their footballing ability to a global audience.
“Skills Drills will give willing participants worldwide the chance to try out fun football challenges that become tougher over time and then share their imaginative efforts on TikTok.
“As the trophy travels from stop to stop, selected women and girls who have participated in Skills Drills will join FIFA Legends, local national team stars and other famous faces to highlight the game’s emerging talent and increase the buzz around the Women’s World Cup.”
