Chinese Taipei Football Association
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Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA; Traditional Chinese: 中華民國足球協會) is the governing body of football in the Republic of China
. Its official name in Chinese is the Football Association of the Republic of China, but it is billed as the Chinese Taipei FA abroad and uses the English initials on its badge (see Chinese Taipei
for sport name issue).
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
. Its official name in Chinese is the Football Association of the Republic of China, but it is billed as the Chinese Taipei FA abroad and uses the English initials on its badge (see Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei is the designated name used by the Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan, to participate in some international organizations and almost all sporting events, such as the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games and Asian Para Games...
for sport name issue).
History
- 1936: Established.
- 1954: Entered FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
as the China National Football Association . - 1954: Formed and entered the Asian Football ConfederationAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
(AFC) with various other Asian countries. At that time, the name was Republic of China Football Council . - 1973: Changed the name to the Republic of China Football Association .
- 1974: Exited the AFCAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
. - 1975: Entered the Oceania Football ConfederationOceania Football ConfederationThe Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries...
(OFC). - 1978: Suspended from the OFCOceania Football ConfederationThe Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries...
due to name problems. - 1981: With FIFA's agreement, changed its name to the Chinese Taipei Football Association.
- 1982: Re-entered the OFCOceania Football ConfederationThe Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries...
. - 1989: Re-entered the AFCAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
.
Competitions
- Intercity Football LeagueIntercity Football LeagueIntercity Football League is the top-ranked Taiwanese football league run by Chinese Taipei Football Association .- History :...
, men's top league since 2009 - Chinese Taipei National Football League, top league until 2009
- Chinese Taipei women's football championshipChinese Taipei women's football championshipThe Chinese Taipei women's football championship is contested in the top level women's football league in the Republic of China. The league is organized by the Chinese Taipei Football Association.-Teams:The 2011 season was played by the following 6 teams:...
, women's top league - Highschool Football LeagueHighschool Football LeagueThe Highschool Football League , founded in 2006 by Chinese Taipei Football Association, is the second-level football league in the Republic of China . The competitions are played between senior-high school teams...
- Chinese Taipei National Youth Cup
Regional football associations
- Taipei Football AssociationTaipei Football AssociationThe Taipei Football Association is the governing body of football in Taipei City, Republic of China .- Activities :* Summer and winter futsal tournaments* Spring and autumn football tournaments for primary- and junior-high-school students...
(Taipei CityTaipeiTaipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
) - Taoyuan Football AssociationTaoyuan Football AssociationThe Taoyuan Football Association , founded on October 27, 2002, is a Taiwanese non-governmental organization. Its purpose is to promote children's football in Taoyuan County.- External links :*...
(Taoyuan CountyTaoyuan County (Taiwan)Taoyuan County is a county of the Republic of China , located in the northwestern part of the island, contiguous with New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County. Taoyuan City is located in this county and serves as the seat of Taoyuan County...
)- Taoyuan Football Association was founded on October 27, 2002. It dedicates to promote children's football in Taoyuan CountyTaoyuan County (Taiwan)Taoyuan County is a county of the Republic of China , located in the northwestern part of the island, contiguous with New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County. Taoyuan City is located in this county and serves as the seat of Taoyuan County...
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- Taoyuan Football Association was founded on October 27, 2002. It dedicates to promote children's football in Taoyuan County
- Taichung Football AssociationTaichung Football AssociationThe Taichung Football Association is the governing body of football in Taichung City, Republic of China .- Competitions :* Taichung World Youth Football Festival* Central Taiwan Futsal Championship...
(Taichung CityTaichung-Demographics:Taichung’s population was an estimated 1,040,725 in August 2006. There are slightly more females in the city than males.24.32% of residents are children, while 16.63% are young people, 52.68% are middle-age, and 6.73% are elderly....
) - Hualien Football Association (Hualien CountyHualien CountyHualien County is the largest county in Taiwan and is located on the mountainous eastern coast of Taiwan. It contains the island's largest port. It is the starting point of the Hualien-Taitung Line and the terminal point of North-Link Line of TRA...
)- Hualien Football Association will be founded on December 30, 2007.
See also
Football in Taiwan- Chinese Taipei national football teamChinese Taipei national football teamThe Chinese Taipei national football team is the official name given by FIFA to the national association football team of the Republic of China ....
- Chinese Taipei women's national football teamChinese Taipei women's national football teamThe Chinese Taipei women's national football team is the international women's football team for the Republic of China . -World Cup record:-AFC Women's Asian Cup record:-OFC Women's Championship:...
- Asian Football ConfederationAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
- East Asian Football FederationEast Asian Football FederationThe East Asian Football Federation , founded on May 28, 2002, is an international governing body of association football in East Asia.-Member Associations:EAFF has 10 member associations...
External links
Official website- Chinese Taipei at the FIFA website.
- Chinese Taipei at the AFC website.