VAR system in action in the Bahraini Premier League
TDT | Manama
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The introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Bahraini Premier League signals a transformative moment for Bahraini football. As the 2024-2025 season began, fans, players, and officials were introduced to a powerful asset designed to enhance the fairness and precision of match officiating.
With this system, the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) aims to bring Bahraini football to a new level of accuracy, bringing better decisions on the pitch.
A Fresh Start
As Bahrain implements VAR for the first time, the league has taken measures to ensure smoother operations. The BFA has invested in training referees and technicians to prepare for this technological leap.
The system has been installed in three major stadiums: Bahrain National Stadium, Khalifa Sports City Stadium, and Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium.
Abdulrahman Abdulqader, the BFA’s VAR project manager, expressed satisfaction with the system’s initial success, saying that implementing VAR required significant effort, especially in synchronizing across multiple venues.
Despite time constraints, the opening round was successful, with all technical elements functioning correctly due to six hours of meticulous preparation before the matches.
In its debut, VAR was used in the first six matches of the season, with seven reviews conducted, all resulting in correct decisions.
These interventions covered key scenarios such as goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity. Although these checks may have delayed play momentarily, the end result—a fairer match—was worth the extra time.
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