The Hindu·4 min read·medium
The ASEAN Championship: A regional tournament that became a cultural institution
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Sudhir Menon Chembazhi
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The ASEAN Championship, a regional football tournament, has evolved into a significant cultural institution over its 30-year history. The event reflects the growing political ambition and modernization efforts of Southeast Asian nations through stadium infrastructure.
A few days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Jakarta speaking to the Indian community. He talked about the FIFA World Cup, joking that every time he visits Indonesia, football fever seems to be in the air.
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