{"id":67166,"date":"2025-10-09T18:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=67166"},"modified":"2025-10-09T18:01:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:01:41","slug":"balochistans-sonia-mustafa-becomes-pakistans-first-female-fifa-referee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=67166","title":{"rendered":"Balochistan\u2019s Sonia Mustafa becomes Pakistan\u2019s first female FIFA referee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sonia Mustafa, a trailblazer from Balochistan, has made history by becoming Pakistan\u2019s first-ever female FIFA football referee, a milestone that has brought immense pride to her province and the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Quetta, Sonia began her journey in football 25 years ago as a player. Despite facing a lack of facilities, limited opportunities, and societal challenges, she remained steadfast in her passion for the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Her perseverance paid off when she successfully completed the FIFA physical fitness test in Lahore, officially earning her place as Balochistan\u2019s first certified FIFA referee.<\/p>\n<p>Sonia currently officiates boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 national-level matches, serving as an inspiration for young athletes especially women across Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about her journey, Sonia said that while opportunities for women athletes in Balochistan have improved over the years, the lack of basic sports infrastructure remains a major challenge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe journey from being a football player to becoming a referee wasn\u2019t easy,\u201d she said. \u201cBut determination, courage, and persistence turned what once seemed impossible into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her achievement marks a new chapter for women\u2019s sports in Pakistan, highlighting how passion and resilience can overcome even the toughest odds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sonia Mustafa, a trailblazer from Balochistan, has made history by becoming Pakistan\u2019s first-ever female FIFA football referee, a milestone that has brought immense pride to her province and the nation. 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