For over three decades, a Kozhikode philatelist has documented FIFA World Cup history through philately, with a collection of nearly 500 commemorative stamps

For Sarin Kumar, a philatelist from Kozhikode, the journey of documenting FIFA World Cup history through philately has been a lifelong passion. Over the past three decades, he has built a collection of nearly 500 commemorative stamps that cover every World Cup tournament. Each stamp represents a moment in football history, and collecting them is like preserving the memories of every World Cup. The collection has introduced him to the history, culture, and geography of countries around the world, making philately as much an educational pursuit as a personal passion.