Astro sees opportunity in reviving Merdeka Tournament

Vietnam celebrating the Merdeka Cup after defeating Malaysia Cup at penalthy shoot-out. KAMAL SELLEHUDDIN/The Star

GOING beyond being a broadcaster, Astro has taken its role of developing local sports another step further by bringing back the Merdeka Tournament.

“The Merdeka Tournament used to be a premier football event back in the good old days and was last organised in 2008.