Referee Educator – Africa

Charles Villet was born and raised in South Africa.  He has been part of the wrestling family there for 50 years.  He has spent 42 years as a referee.  In 2015, he was promoted to the top category (IS).  Since then, he has worked every Senior World Championships and Olympic Games.  In 2019, he was awarded the Gold Whistle as the outstanding referee at the World Championships.

Charles has served as the chairperson for the South Africa’s National Referee Council.  He has been the Vice President of the South African Referee Commission.  Charles has been assigned as the Referee Delegate at many UWW competitions and continental championships.  He has also served as a UWW educator training referees in various federations across the African continent.