{
  "id": 11310816,
  "title": "Ayoola, Emelike set for t’tennis U-12 tourney in Sheffield",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ayoola-emelike-set-for-ttennis-u-12-tourney-in-sheffield",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T00:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ayoola-emelike-set-for-ttennis-u-12-tourney-in-sheffield/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nigeria has secured spots for Umar Ayoola and Elizabeth Emelike in the upcoming ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tournament, which will take place from October 12 to 18, will see 36 of the world's most talented U-12 players from 26 countries compete. The event is a crucial stage in the ITTF's talent identification pathway, providing advanced training and competition for the top emerging players. Ayoola and Emelike earned their positions after impressive performances at the Africa Hopes Week and Challenge in Ghana. The competition will feature participants from various countries, emphasizing the global reach of the ITTF's program.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ayoola, Emelike set for t’tennis U-12 tourney in Sheffield",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ayoola-emelike-set-for-ttennis-u-12-tourney-in-sheffield-11315408",
        "published": "2026-10-02T00:32:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}