Referees

Frappart becomes first female official at men's World Cup

November 23, 2022

Frappart becomes first female official at men's World Cup

The French woman officiated the Group C match between Mexico and Poland.

July 05, 2022
Badminton Asia Technical Committee chairman apologises to Sindhu

Sindhu was left in tears after an "unfair" call by the umpires midway through her semifinal match against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi saw her go down in three games and eventually sign off with a bronze medal.
July 02, 2022
FIFA to introduce semi-automated offside technology at World Cup

FIFA said it is ready to launch semi-automated offside technology that uses multiple cameras to track player movements plus a sensor in the ball and will quickly show 3D images on stadium screens at the tournament to help fans understand the call.
May 17, 2022
Wrestler Satender Malik slapped with life ban for assaulting referee

Malik launched a physical assault on referee Jagbir Singh after losing the 125kg final during the Commonwealth Games trials.
January 23, 2022
Meet Kottayam native Santhosh, the first professional football referee in India

He has been associated with foremost tournaments like the Indian Super League and the I League. Santhosh even flew to China to control the football matches at Shenyang National Games.
December 27, 2021
ISL referees should undergo eye test: IM Vijayan

If the referee and the linesmen could not spot a deliberate handball in the penalty box, poor vision could only be the reason.
December 20, 2021
Referees robbed us of wins in three matches, alleges Blasters' sporting director

A football executive who worked closely with different leagues in Europe, Skinkys has got some advice for Indian referees.

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