afc asian cupThe AFC Asian Cup began to use mascots for the first time in 2000 when Nour, a sparrow, was used for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup in Lebanon. Before 2000, the tournament did not featureKuala Lumpur: Hong Kong, China, the hosts of the inaugural edition of the AFC Asian Cup™, are returning to the continental showpiece after a long hiatus. The East Asian side will be aiming to make an impact and takes a