From 22 to 24 July, a specialised training seminar for futsal referees and inspectors was held in Tursunzade, organised by the Football Federation of Tajikistan. The lead trainer for the event was Turkmen expert Vadim Baratov from the Asian Football Confederation. This was reported by IIC.

During the three-day training, 24 Tajik specialists (20 referees and 4 inspectors) studied in detail the latest changes to the futsal rules approved by FIFA. Particular attention was paid to analysing complex game moments and controversial situations that often arise during matches. Intensive classes were held twice a day, which allowed for the most comprehensive coverage of all aspects of modern refereeing.

The seminar not only helped to improve the professional level of Tajik referees, but also strengthened cooperation between football experts from Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.