The biggest-ever cast of talented and experienced women match officials have been assigned to the competition that will take place from January 20 to February 6.
With the expansion of the showpiece to 12 teams, a total of 32 match officials, comprising 16 referees and assistant referees from 15 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations, will take charge in potentially a maximum of 29 matches including the play-offs.
History will also be made when the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) makes its debut in the tournament from the Quarter-finals as well as potential play-off matches. An additional six video match officials will be appointed to the tournament, with the system being used across two venues in Navi Mumbai and Pune.
The match officials and VAR were selected based on their skills, technical knowledge, management competence and physical fitness.