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The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) is recruiting participants for the 2026 KOVO Referee Academy to strengthen and develop referee capabilities.
Applications will be accepted via email from July 23 until 3 p.m. on August 3, for exactly 12 days.
Successful applicants will be notified individually on August 5. Those who pass the document review must participate in the academy program, which includes theoretical training from August 11 to 14 and practical training from the 18th to 23.
Outstanding participants will be hired as KOVO referees for the next season. There is no participation fee. Additionally, transportation and meal expenses will be provided in accordance with KOVO's travel allowance regulations. For more details regarding the Referee Academy, please visit the official website.
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