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Manipur, Meghalaya and Kerala Give Students a Day Off to Watch the Soccer World Championship Final

The Indian regions of Manipur, Meghalaya and Kerala announced that schools will be closed on July 20.

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Schools in the three regions will not hold classes on the morning of July 20.

The closure is specifically for the purpose of viewing the championship final.

The match is part of a global soccer tournament that attracts millions of viewers.

Students are expected to stay up past midnight to watch the game.

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The holiday is to allow students to watch the final of the International Soccer Championship on television.

Officials expect many youngsters to stay up late to see the game.

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5 words

region

A large part of a country with its own local government

International Soccer Championship

A worldwide tournament where teams from many countries play soccer

championship

A competition that decides the best team

viewing

Watching something, especially on a screen

global

Involving the whole world

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