News Report:
Agartala, Tripura: The Tripura Referee Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday at the Sports Council Office to discuss the formation of a new committee and other organisational matters.
The meeting was attended by Tripura Football Association Secretary Amit Choudhury, along with the current President of the Tripura Referee Association Manik Dey, General Secretary Narayan Dey, and referees from various districts of the state.
During the meeting, district-level referees shared their views and suggestions aimed at strengthening refereeing standards and improving match management across Tripura. Discussions focused on training, discipline, coordination with the football association, and the future roadmap for referees in the state.
Although the exact date of the association’s establishment could not be formally confirmed, members noted that the Tripura Referee Association has been an integral part of Tripura’s football ecosystem and functions under the Tripura Football Association, which has been active since the late 1960s. According to available accounts, the referee body is believed to have been formed around 1968.
Speakers highlighted that Tripura’s referees have historically played a significant role in advancing football in the state and had, at one time, earned recognition for officiating matches in other parts of India with professionalism and competence. Even today, referees from Tripura continue to conduct football matches efficiently, contributing to the overall development of the sport.
The AGM concluded with a collective commitment to further enhance refereeing quality and support the growth of football in Tripura.
