Editing Asia Refs (section)

=== Background ===

The expansion of competitive paintball in Asia during the 2000s increased the demand for experienced tournament referees.

International competitions involved teams from multiple countries and required officials familiar with tournament rules, player eliminations, penalties, game administration and safety procedures.

The [[Paintball Asia League Series]] developed into an international tournament circuit, with competitions held in different Asian countries.

Regional refereeing groups became part of the infrastructure supporting these events.

Asia Refs is one of the organisations documented in this period.

Its precise founding date and original membership have not been established from the available historical sources.