One of the most important contents of the training sessions is the physical fitness test of the referees. On the first day of the referee training session before the 2024-2025 season, the "kings" of the field conducted early physical fitness tests and the result was that 100% of the referees and assistant referees met the requirements.

Completing the physical fitness test is a prerequisite for the referee and assistant referee team to be able to participate in officiating matches in the national professional football league system. In this training session, 50 referees and assistant referees (16 national championship referees, 15 national championship assistant referees, 7 national first division referees and 12 national first division assistant referees) must pass physical fitness tests according to FIFA's assessment standards, including 2 parts: speed and endurance.

After completing the physical test, the Northern referees and assistant referees will participate in a training course lasting until August 18 with many important contents such as changes and additions to the Football Laws; focusing on analyzing issues related to match supervision and management.

In addition, the contents related to VAR operation and match management when VAR is available are also of interest, preparing towards the goal of applying VAR in all matches of the National Championship.

The pre-season training session is part of the operational plan of VPF Company and VFF Referee Board with the goal of preparing qualified referees and assistant referees to meet the requirements of developing and operating the National Football Championships in the 2024-2025 season.

After the Northern training course ended, the Southern training course took place from August 25 to August 30 at Thien Hong Hotel and Thong Nhat Stadium.

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