Referees
Taking place from August 17 to 21, the seminar was attended by 51 participants from across the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs), who enhanced their knowledge and skills under the guidance of futsal refereeing experts.
The programme commenced on Monday with several interactive activities designed to break the ice and set the tone for the days ahead, after which the participants received an overview of the various components of the programme.
For the remainder of the inaugural day, the focus was on the Laws of the Game (LOTG), with the attendees first briefed on the possible amendments to the LOTG 2026/27 before being tested on their existing knowledge.
The following day featured a balanced mix of on-field activities and classroom sessions. After undergoing several fitness tests and recovery sessions, the attention turned towards theoretical discussions that explored the evolving role of referees in modern futsal.
The next two days saw the referees hone their officiating skills through the study of multiple case studies, while at the same time refreshing their knowledge of the various technical advancements in the futsal ecosystem. Among the topics discussed was the Video Support system, further underlining the Confederation’s efforts to embrace the changing landscape of the modern game.
On the final day, the referees received constructive feedback from the AFC experts on their performances during the 2025/26 season, helping them prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Before concluding, the seminar featured an engaging discussion between the instructors and participants, providing the referees with an opportunity to share their valuable feedback and insights to further raise the benchmark of the seminar in future editions.
