Referee Recruitment Course concludes in Medziphema

Participants and officials pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the Referee Recruitment Course in Medziphema on February 14.

• DIMAPUR — The 4th Referee Recruitment Course concluded on February 14 at Medziphema.
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• It was organised under the banner of the Nagaland Football Association (NFA) and in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), stated an update. The edition of the Referee Recruitment Course 2025 was hosted by the Chümoukedima District Football Referee Board.
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• The course was conducted by Joychandra Singh, referee instructor at AIFF, and assisted by Medozevi Punyü, referee instructor (C category) at AIFF.
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• A total of 33 men and 6 women from Peren (10), Tseminyu (2), Tuensang (4), Wokha (5), Phek (1), Zunheboto (2), Chümoukedima (7), Kiphire (2), Dimapur (1), Noklak (2), Longleng (1), and Meluri (2) participated in the five-day event.
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• Building the next generation of well-trained and professional referees for the upliftment of football was the main motif. The course included theory classes, physical tests, practical sessions, and a viva voce.
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• The closing programme was attended by Sunep Ao, joint secretary of NFA, and Kutu Sekhose, head of referees at NFA.