With the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ set to feature the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology across all 25 matches, a notable highlight was the substantial number of women officials who attended the course in order to ensure maximum readiness ahead of the Continental showpiece.

The programme commenced with the match officials being tested on their knowledge through video tests as well as an examination of their understanding of the Laws of the Game.

Over the subsequent days, the course, curated to include both theoretical and practical activities, focused on enhancing the officials' ability to follow protocols, communicate effectively, and make precise decisions.

With the VAR Simulator forming the cornerstone of the initiative, the participants were divided into groups where they had the opportunity to review and manage incidents in controlled environments.

Additionally, to enable better preparation for varied match scenarios, the course included full 90-minute matches which allowed the participants to make use of the Mobile VAR system and engage in real time evaluation.

The course drew to an end on Friday with an insightful interactive session where the participants and experts conversed on areas of improvement and challenges being faced in their respective Member Associations, further underlining the Confederation’s determination to provide tailored support to its members.