AFC embraces technology with new online courses for Asian match officials

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC embraces technology with new online courses for Asian match officials

Kuala Lumpur: While the world of sport continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) match officials remains in sharp focus through the introduction of new online courses.

Over 300 participants from across the Continent, consisting of Elite Men and Women Referees and Assistant Referees as well as newly recruited Referees joined the courses which have focused on theoretical education, online discussions and fitness.

Capabilities of AFC Referee Fitness Instructors strengthened

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Capabilities of AFC Referee Fitness Instructors strengthened

Kuala Lumpur: The fitness of Asia’s match officials was cast under the microscope at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referee Fitness Instructors Seminar which concluded in the Malaysian capital on Saturday.

Participants of the three-day seminar, which saw eight male and female instructors from six Member Associations take part, were put through their paces with a comprehensive curriculum aimed at enhancing the quality of refereeing fitness education and training programmes across Asia.

Futsal match officials strengthen fitness and knowledge ahead of busy 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Futsal match officials strengthen fitness and knowledge ahead of busy 2020

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its commitment to raise the standards of futsal match officials in Asia after successfully conducting the Futsal Referees Seminar and Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar.

The participants benefitted from the seminars in preparation for the upcoming season where a strong line-up of AFC futsal competitions are scheduled, including the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 from February 26 to March 8.

Participants praise AFC Referee Academy

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Participants praise AFC Referee Academy

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Referee Academy programme continues to educate potential match officials, with the initiative benefitting more than 100 aspiring referees from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations since 2017. 

With the aim of producing more world-class match officials, participants undergo a structured programme focused on practical, theoretical, classroom sessions, technical education and fitness. They are also educated on the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game.

It was a successful year in 2019 with Batch 2017 completing five modules of the Intermediate Level, while Batch 2018 underwent the full Introductory Level and kicked off the first module of the Intermediate Level from December 8 to 12, 2019.

AFC match officials honoured at biggest-ever Refereeing Conference

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC match officials honoured at biggest-ever Refereeing Conference

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Tuesday celebrated the achievements of its leading match officials at the start of the biggest-ever AFC Refereeing Conference which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The opening ceremony honoured eight referees and assistant referees who were presented the AFC Referees Memento Award. The officials were recognised for their outstanding service in raising the refereeing standards in Asia.

Asia's women match officials see bright future

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's women match officials see bright future

Chonburi: The FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 marked a historic edition, with record audiences and innovations like the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system with match officials set to play a larger role in future tournaments.

Kari Seitz, Women’s World Cup project leader for FIFA, shares her insights on the role of women referees in an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com.

Refereeing and the pathway to success

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Refereeing and the pathway to success

Chonburi: With eight matches completed at the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019, the-AFC.com profiles the three different roles in the world of refereeing.

AFC Elite referee Edita Mirabidova, AFC Academy assistant Educator Widiya Habibah Shamsuri and AFC Referees Department Women’s Manager Pannipar Kamnueng share their insights on the challenges and what it takes to be a top female referee.