Bhutia to be part of AFC's #BreakTheChain campaign

New Delhi - The campaign features some of the legends of the game from Asia will remind people of the practices that need to be followed as per the World Health Organization (WHO)

Former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia will be an integral part of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) efforts to create awareness among the general public about the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak has seen the world come to a standstill with sporting activities around the world being suspended.

The #BreakTheChain campaign by AFC features some of the legends of the game from Asia and they will all share messages to help the citizens across the globe understand what are the directives that need to be adhered to in these troubled times. The footballers will remind the people of the practices that need to be followed as per the World Health Organization (WHO).

"The #BreakTheChain campaign features some of Asia's finest from all across the Continent, such as 2018 AFC Women's Player of the Year, Wang Shuang from China PR, Indian legend Bhaichung Bhutia and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' and 2016 AFC Champions League winner Lee Dong-gook with several more big names poised to join the series in the upcoming instalments," the AFC said in a statement.