Hani Blanc, Chairman of the Referees Committee of the Qatar Football Association and Chairman of the AFC referees committee, opened the activities of the elite referees symposium for Western Asia, which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Doha and will continue until July 25, with the participation of 85 referees from the elite referees and assistant video referees. The annual to develop the capabilities of the rulers, raise the level of arbitration in the West Asia region, and to equip the rulers technically for the upcoming championships and benefits. The symposium aims to: strengthen the efficiency of elite rulers in the West Asian region. And discussing the most prominent updates in the arbitration laws issued by the International Federation. In its opening speech, Hani Blanc stressed the importance of this symposium in terms of the topics it deals with, and on the head of the game law, and keep pace with modern football developments.
He pointed out that these axes aim to raise the efficiency of the referees, stressing the need to maintain the reputation of Asian arbitration by making the utmost efforts and good preparation for continental championships.
Plan praised the role of the Qatari Federation in providing all the facilities and logistical support needed to make the symposium a success.
Scientific lectures are held at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Al -Duhail Club, which provides an ideal environment for practical training thanks to its modern equipment and air -conditioned climate.
Since its launch, the symposium included specialized theoretical lectures and field practical training using players to simulate matches.
At the end of his speech, Plan called on all the participating rulers to make the most of the symposium and provide the performance that befits the reputation of Asian arbitration, praising the confidence of the International Federation that recently appeared in the choice of Asian rulers of the Paris Olympics, and the support of the World Cup final in America to Asian teams, which are gains that must be preserved through focus and diligence in such events.