There are two main tournaments called "Asia Cup" in sports, so to clarify:
- The AFC Asian Cup in football (soccer) has been held 18 times as of the 2023 edition. This tournament started in 1956 and is held every four years.
- The Asia Cup in cricket will hold its 17th edition in 2025. This cricket tournament started in 1983 and is held every two years.
So depending on the sport the user means:
- The AFC Asian Cup (football) has been held 18 times.
- The Asia Cup (cricket) will be held 17 times by 2025.
If the question was about football’s Asian Cup, the current count is 18 editions held. If it's about cricket's Asia Cup, the current count is 16 completed and 17th upcoming in 2025. Please specify if the question is about football or cricket for the Asia Cup.
