THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO
Keeping in tune with the philosophy to develop Women’s Football, the All India Football Federation organized FIFA/MA Women Referees Course which kicked-off on Saturday in New Delhi. 32 women referees from all across the country are currently participating in the Course which aims to evolve their refereeing skills.
“The FIFA/MA Women Referees Course gives a comprehensive idea of what is expected at the top level of the refereeing world. It also educates the referees in numerous technical details of the game”, told Krystyna Szokolai from Australia, the Instructor for the above mentioned Course, to media person
“The participants are all eager to learn their trade and there is a spirit of togetherness in them which is rare to find,” Krystyna added. When inquired about the modus operandi for a young referee to become a top referee, Krystyna stressed on, “Passion being the key”. “The pursuit for excellence and the desire to do well when fused with passion for the game, takes a budding referee a long way in the refereeing world," she quipped. Furthermore, Maria Robello, the first Goan and Indian woman referee to officiate in an I-League game, who is also one of the participants, informed that “Courses such as these help you evolve as a referee”
“These courses help you sync with the modern trends in the refereeing world, while brushing up your fundamentals of the game," she added.
“Women referees are on the rise in India and courses such as these give a major boost to the gradual progression of women’s football in India," she said.
