Shillong, Sep 23: The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) is proud to announce that Shidalin L Marshillong has qualified as a Category 5 national assistant referee, as was announced by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) yesterday.
Shidalin sat the Level 5 upgradation practical examination for women and cleared the test along with two other officials from Nagaland. She was therefore upgraded to Category 5 with immediate effect, S Suresh, the Head of Referees at the AIFF said.
Category 5 referees and assistant referees are eligible to officiate all national-level matches.
The Meghalaya Football Association is engaged in a dedicated drive, in close collaboration with the Meghalaya government, for a comprehensive upliftment of the sport in the state, from the grassroots to senior competition, the women’s game, upskilling of match officials and the hosting of top-level football.
In the last few months three other officials have also attained Category 5 status – referee Pipilmoris Wanniang, referee Pynskhemhame Mawthoh and assistant referee Jespar Syiemlieh.
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