Excitement is building as the Asia Rugby U20 Men’s and Women’s Sevens tournament, hosted by the Nepal Rugby Association, draws near.
The prestigious event, scheduled for August 19-20 in the picturesque valley of Kathmandu, is set to showcase the rising stars of rugby from across the continent. A team of experienced match officials has been announced.
The final list of appointed match officials includes two referees from Hong Kong China – Lee Chui Yan and Aggie Poon, joining them from Japan are Koki Yamauchi and Hibiki Ikeda, representing Singapore in the officiating team is James Grant Perry.
Greg Hinton from Mongolia s and has been appointed as the Performance Reviewer. His valuable feedback will contribute to the ongoing development of the referees, promoting excellence and consistency in their decision-making. Additionally, Gabriel Lee from Hong Kong China and Sourojit Ghosh from India will serve as the Coach of Match Officials.
To uphold the principles of fair play and discipline, Shahid Sangani has been appointed as the Judicial Officer.
Chris Galea from Singapore will take on the crucial responsibility of Citing Commissioner.
With the announcement of this team of officials, the stage is set for an unforgettable Asia Rugby U20 Men’s and Women’s Sevens in Nepal.
The combination of experienced referees, performance reviewers, and coaching support, along with dedicated judicial and citing officers, will ensure that the tournament is conducted with integrity and fairness, providing a fantastic platform for young talents to shine on the rugby field.
The match officials have been carefully selected by Asia Rugby’s Selections and Appointments Panel and ratified by both the Asia Rugby Referees Committee and the Asia Rugby Interim CEO.
Rugby enthusiasts from around the region eagerly await the action-packed matches that will unfold on August 19-20 in Kathmandu.
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All matches will be live-streamed and accessible free-to-air on Asia Rugby’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
Asia Rugby Youtube Channel -Day 1 Live
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