The programme kicked off with the match officials receiving an overview of the course from the Confederation’s Instructors before the focus shifted towards a range of quizzes on the Laws of the Game.

This was complemented by a series of video tests and a thorough examination of their report-writing skills, assessing their proficiency in match analyses as well as communication, following which, the participants engaged in one-on-one interviews in which they analysed match incident with an assigned Referee Instructor.

The emphasis shifted to on-field activities on Day 2, where the referees underwent the FIFA Interval Test and the Repeated Sprint Ability Test, while the assistant referees were also evaluated on the Change of Direction Ability (CODA) test. The intensive fitness tests were all aimed at assessing the participants’ speed, endurance, and agility.

Additionally, in a bid to ensure that Asian referees continue to fly the Confederation’s flag high on the global stage, the participants also took part in tests that evaluated their command of the English language.

In the subsequent days, a series of practical matches were organised for the candidates in order to gauge their expertise in game management, and decision-making skills in real-game scenarios as well as their positioning and application of the Laws of the Game in high-pressure situations.

Finally, before the selection course drew to an end, the participants and instructors took part in a dynamic feedback session to further elevate the curriculum, reinforcing the Confederation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing refereeing standards across Asia.