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During a five-day session, elite division referees and assistant referees of the Ukrainian championship participated in various theoretical and practical sessions. Participants were acquainted with contemporary FIFA, UEFA, and UAF requirements regarding the interpretation of current game situations and recommendations for using VAR systems in competitions under the auspices of the Ukrainian Football Association.

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The program also included individual theoretical sessions (discussions), individual functional training, and fitness tests.

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One of the days was dedicated exclusively to working with renowned Italian former referee and now consultant to the UAF Referees Committee, Nicola Rizzoli.

"I am pleased to be part of the development of Ukrainian referees for the third year in a row, helping improve the level of refereeing in Ukraine. We have made significant strides over this period and achieved certain results. We have young talents with great potential, and I am confident that we will represent more Ukrainian referees in top European matches."

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"We are actively working to improve the quality of refereeing — analyzing game episodes, refining decision criteria to make them clearer. Our goal is to reach the highest level in Europe, and I believe we can achieve this."

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"Winter training sessions are a key stage in preparing referees before the new season. Our main goal is to ensure uniform understanding of instructions that define UEFA and FIFA standards."

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"Ukrainian referees have a high level of preparation, receive necessary instructions, recommendations regarding physical condition and feedback to develop and improve refereeing at the highest level," — noted Chairwoman of the UAF Referees Committee Kateryna Monzul.