Closing Ceremony of the Mid-Season Training for Supervisors and Referees of the 2025/26 National Professional Football League

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and VPF wrapped up the initial session of the mid-season training for Supervisors and Referees of the 2025/26 National Professional Football League.

On the morning of January 29th, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the closing ceremony for the first training session for supervisors, referees, and assistant referees during the mid-season of the 2025/26 National Professional Football League was held. The program, organized jointly by VFF and VPF, aimed to review, assess, and improve the quality of refereeing during the second half of the season.

The ceremony was attended by VFF leaders including President Trần Quốc Tuấn, Vice President Nguyễn Trung Kiên, and Deputy General Secretary Đinh Thị Thu Trang. From VPF, General Director Nguyễn Minh Ngọc and Deputy General Director Võ Văn Hùng were present. Also attending were Head of VFF Referees Committee Đặng Thanh Hạ, members of the Referees Committee, the training program organizers, and all supervisors, referees, and assistant referees currently officiating in V.League 1.

At the closing ceremony, Head of the Referees Committee Đặng Thanh Hạ reported that the training program lasted four days, from January 26 to 29, covering many key professional topics. The physical fitness test involved 51 referees and assistant referees, with 50 passing and only one assistant referee failing the test.

Besides physical assessments, instructors reviewed the rules, discussed professional matters, and drew lessons from analyzing VAR situations in the first half of the 2025/26 season. Statistics showed 25 VAR interventions, with the main referee directly reviewing the screen 18 times. The Referees Committee aims to enhance officiating quality and reduce VAR interruptions in the next phase.

In his speech at the ceremony, VFF President Trần Quốc Tuấn acknowledged the serious and responsible attitude of the supervisors, referees, and assistant referees throughout the training. He emphasized that refereeing plays a crucial role in the professional quality, image, and reputation of national football competitions, and urged the officials to continue improving their skills, updating knowledge, and strengthening their decision-making confidence.

After completing the training, referees who meet the standards will continue to be assigned to officiate in V.League 1 starting from matchday 12 on January 30. According to plans, the second training session for supervisors and referees of the National First Division is expected to take place in March 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.