New Delhi: Referee Uvena Fernandes (right) is set to officiate at the FIFA U17 Women&rsquo;s World Cup in Jordan later this year making her the first Indian woman to do so.
<img title="Uvena Fernandes" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/jul/30Uvena-Fernandes.jpg" alt="Uvena Fernandes" /> Uvena Fernandes
Thirty-four-year-old Fernandes, who also featured at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, will become only the second Indian referee after K Shankar, who was part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, to officiate in a FIFA World Cup.
"It is like a dream come true. I am still coming to terms with the fact that I have been appointed to officiate in the U-17 World Cup.
"I am excited to see myself officiate in a FIFA World Cup," said Uvena, a former professional footballer, having represented India at the 2003 AFC Asian Women&rsquo;s Championship.

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