News - Asia

Following a visit to China last month, FIT is delighted to announce that we have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Touch Football with the China Rugby Football Association (CRFA).

Working with the Japan Touch Association (JTA), we are delighted to announce that international touch will return to Japan next year with the inaugural Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup. The event will take place between Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th October 2026 at the Tochigi Sports Park in Utsunomiya, an hour north of Tokyo.

A significant step forward for the sport of Touch Football was taken last month as FIT COO, Chris Simon and board director, Topy Xu met with the Chinese Rugby Football Association (CRFA) in Beijing.

Singapore's preparations for the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham are underway. The Singapore Girls' 18s team impressed at the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in Brisbane, amid the revival of international youth competition. Learn about their aspirations, challenges, and plans for regional and global tournaments.

The Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup (APYTC) in Brisbane is up and running after a spectacular opening ceremony that included a traditional welcome to country and a rousing march past by the best young talent from Asia and the Pacific.