Under the visionary leadership of the Worthy Vice Chancellor, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) organized a Women’s Football Refereeing Certification Course in collaboration with the Punjab Football Association from 19–27 October 2026,marking the first initiative in a series of women’s technical officials’ education programmes.
At the closing ceremony on 27 October, Mr Zia Arif Dogar, President, Punjab Football Association, distributed certificates among participants. He appreciated the Worthy Vice Chancellor for promoting women’s participation in sports and commended Dr Sumera Sattar, Director Sports, LCWU,for her dedicated efforts in making the programme successful.
The course was conducted by Mr Muhammad Rauf Bari, FIFA MA Football Refereeing Course Instructor, with Ms Mehreen Gull, international football player and MS Health and Physical Education student at LCWU, serving as coordinator.
This initiative reflects LCWU’s commitment to women’s empowerment, professional certification, and leadership in sports.