Asian football chiefs have expressed "serious concerns'' over safety at next month's Asian Cup in Australia following the siege in Sydney and asked the hosts to increase security measures.
The competition is being held at five venues across Australia from January 9-31 involving 16 countries.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has offered its condolences to those affected by the Sydney siege but has called for reassurances from Australia.
AFC general secretary Dato' Alex Soosay said in a statement: "Thousands of media and fans will be travelling to Australia for the competition apart from 16 teams and their security is our utmost priority.
"We have asked the ALOC [Australian local organising committee] to provide extra security in team and AFC hotels as well as police escorts for all official activities including training and matches in addition to increase in security across all venues. AFC has no doubt that ALOC together with its government will fulfil AFC's request.
"Australia has successfully hosted many prestigious events in the past but the recent developments cannot be taken lightly.
"I would like to assure the teams, fans and the media that ALOC will do whatever necessary to provide the best security cover around the competition and everyone will enjoy the best-ever AFC Asian Cup.''