Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation Completes Largest Referee Training Course in History

The Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation has successfully concluded the largest Kabaddi referee training course in the history of Bangladesh. A total of 75 participants, including 14 women, took part in the course. This marks the highest number of participants in any Kabaddi referee training course to date.

The current committee of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation has undertaken various initiatives to revive the lost glory of Kabaddi and improve the standard of the game. Alongside promoting the sport, the federation has placed special emphasis on developing high-quality Kabaddi referees. The recently concluded Kabaddi Referee Training Course (Basic Course) was part of this effort.

The training course commenced on April 26 and concluded on April 30, with certificates distributed to the participants on the final day. Md. Aminul Islam, Secretary of the National Sports Council, attended as the chief guest and presented the certificates. S M Nawaz Shohag, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, was also present.

Md. Aminul Islam, Secretary of the National Sports Council, expressed his gratitude for the Kabaddi Federation's initiative. "Training is always good. The Kabaddi Federation has organized this training for referees, which is a very good initiative. We believe that the knowledge gained from this training will be put to good use by them. The more one knows, the better they can officiate a game. Therefore, training is of great importance."

S M Nawaz Shohag, General Secretary of the Kabaddi Federation, believes that the development of quality referees will also improve the standard of play for athletes. "When a player plays, their mistakes are often highlighted through the referee. If good quality referees can be spread across different parts of the country, it will contribute to the creation of good players. The Kabaddi course we just completed had the highest participation in Bangladesh's Kabaddi history, with 75 participants. We received 130 applications but couldn't accommodate more due to space constraints and the selection process. Our work will continue sector by sector. Next, we will work with coaches and look to scout players in various locations. If we keep moving forward this way, Kabaddi will make a comeback."

During the five-day course, participants received hands-on training. They learned about the history of Kabaddi, field measurements and marking, field terminology, rules of the game, competition regulations, score sheet completion, and technical points. Abdul Haque, Joint Secretary of the Kabaddi Federation, served as the course director. The training was imparted by international referees Monir Hossain, Moklesur Rahman, and Swapon Khan.