{"id":9241,"date":"2025-01-31T22:58:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T17:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/?p=9241"},"modified":"2025-02-01T18:58:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T13:13:27","slug":"road-to-asian-games-begins-in-india-with-ika-referee-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/?p=9241","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRoad to Asian Games\u201d Begins in India with IKA Referee Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9251\" src=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Road-to-Asian-Games-Begins-in-India-with-IKA-Referee-Qualifiers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Road-to-Asian-Games-Begins-in-India-with-IKA-Referee-Qualifiers.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Road-to-Asian-Games-Begins-in-India-with-IKA-Referee-Qualifiers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Road-to-Asian-Games-Begins-in-India-with-IKA-Referee-Qualifiers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Road-to-Asian-Games-Begins-in-India-with-IKA-Referee-Qualifiers-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The journey to the 2026 Asian Games has officially begun as the \u201cRoad to Asian Games\u201d program kicks off in Saharanpur, India, from February 22-27, 2025. This prestigious event marks the 1st ranking qualifying round for referees under the International Kurash Association (IKA), shaping the officiating panel for the upcoming Games.<\/p>\n<p>Kurash referees with an IKA 2-star or 3-star international qualification, fluent in English, and under the age of 55 are invited to participate in this highly anticipated event.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8763\" src=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-300x57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-1024x196.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-768x147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-1536x294.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Elite-Futsal-Logo-2048x392.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 What\u2019s on the Agenda?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Referee Exams for IKA 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star certifications.<\/li>\n<li>Coaching Exams for the prestigious \u2018A\u2019 license qualification.<\/li>\n<li>International Kurash Seminar to enhance knowledge and expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This event is not just a qualification round but a golden opportunity to gain international coaching licenses, expand professional experience, and foster global cooperation among Kurash officials.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7985\" src=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/445428440_122114642486296158_2324751299748074283_n-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/445428440_122114642486296158_2324751299748074283_n-1.png 851w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/445428440_122114642486296158_2324751299748074283_n-1-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/445428440_122114642486296158_2324751299748074283_n-1-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Selection Process:<br \/>\nParticipants will undergo a rigorous evaluation, including:<br \/>\n\u2705 Video Tests<br \/>\n\u2705 English Language Proficiency Test<br \/>\n\u2705 Referee Performance Assessment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8762\" src=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SNAP-EDUCATION-AND-VISA-CENTER.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SNAP-EDUCATION-AND-VISA-CENTER.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SNAP-EDUCATION-AND-VISA-CENTER-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elitenewsnepal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SNAP-EDUCATION-AND-VISA-CENTER-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The top-scoring referees from this ranking event will receive an exclusive invitation to officiate at the 2026 Asian Games.<\/p>\n<p>As Kurash continues to gain global recognition, this program serves as a stepping stone for officials to refine their skills, achieve new milestones, and contribute to the sport\u2019s growth on the Asian stage.<\/p>\n<p>For those who dream of being part of the Asian Games, this is your chance to make history!<\/p>\n<p>Source: IKA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The journey to the 2026 Asian Games has officially begun as the \u201cRoad to Asian Games\u201d program kicks off in Saharanpur, India, from February 22-27, 2025. 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