The Qatar Football Association announced the launch of the elite referees camp, in preparation for the new football season 2026-2027.
The federation confirmed in a statement that the camp will be held at the InterContinental Doha Hotel and will continue until August 18, as part of the intensive preparations for the start of the new season, and raising the technical and physical readiness of the referees, in line with the requirements of local and foreign competitions.
The camp includes an integrated program that combines theoretical and practical aspects, as the morning period witnesses the organization of a number of technical lectures, which address various aspects of arbitration, in addition to reviewing the cases and situations that referees may face during matches, and in the evening period, the participating referees are divided into groups, according to a diverse training program that combines practical applications and physical exercises.
One of the groups is engaged in practical training at the Lusail World Cup Stadium, in an atmosphere simulating match conditions, while another group is undergoing physical training on the transmission courts aimed at developing fitness, speed and endurance.
Choosing Lusail Stadium, one of the most prominent World Cup stadiums in Qatar, gives referees an important opportunity to apply the technical aspects they receive during morning lectures on the field, and enhance their ability to deal with different refereeing situations during matches.
Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan, Chairman of the Referees Committee of the Qatar Football Association, stressed the importance of the preparatory stage for Qatari elite referees, as it is one of the most important stages of the football season, stressing the necessity of making the greatest possible benefit from it.
He said: “We seek to provide all success factors for referees, and create conditions that enable them to make the best use of it and provide the best level of arbitration.”
He added: “The new season witnesses the introduction of tournaments such as QSL 2 and QSL 3, thus increasing the number of matches and increasing the intensity of competition between clubs. This requires great work and continuous effort to face the challenges of the long season at the level of all tournaments.”
The Chairman of the Referees Committee concluded his speech by emphasizing his great confidence in all the referees and their ability to provide a good season.
