New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS): The first All India Football Federation (AIFF) referees course for women was inaugurated here Monday by FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia Shaji Prabhakaran.

The course which is being organised by AIFF under the auspices of FIFA is being attended by 25 referees from all across the country. Australian Krystyna Szokolai is the course instructor and is being assisted by Chaitali Paul and Anamika Sen.

Inaugurating the five-day course, Prabhakaran urged the participants to “interact as much as possible", with all.

“You are privileged to have Krystyna as your instructor. Her experience will enrich and motivate you further towards fulfilling your dreams” he added.

The course, which comprises theory and practical sessions, concludes Oct 21.

The list of the participants: Maria Rebello, Usha, Saba Nisha, Juhi Saha, Nancy Gupta, Piyas Bai, Madhubala, Ruba Devi, Monika Jana, Nutan Dhanawade, Kusum Mandi, S Vasanthi, Kanika Barman, Lalita Saini, Shalini Yadav, Bishnupriya Das, Zohmingliani Fanai, Kunti Lakra, Madhu Kumari, Dudipta Das, Ranjita Devi, Reshme Chettri, Chim Chim Serto, Phurki Bhutia, Uvena Fernandes.