{
  "id": 14089409,
  "title": "Nigeria to Host World Polo Championship Qualifiers in Abuja November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/nigeria-to-host-world-polo-championship-qualifiers-in-abuja-november",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T01:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/13/nigeria-to-host-world-polo-championship-qualifiers-in-abuja-november/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Polo Association (NPA) has announced that it will host the World Polo Championship qualifications in Nigeria, taking place from November 9 to 16, 2026, in Abuja. This is the first time in over 120 years of polo history that Nigeria will host the event. According to NPA Chairman, Suleman Abubakar, the hosting rights were given to Nigeria due to the association's efforts and the country's progress in polo development. The championship will be held at the Guards Polo Club in Abuja, with participating countries including India, Iran, Pakistan, and Nigeria in Zone E of the Federation of International Polo. The NPA's Administrative Manager, Abari Anama, has expressed interest in opening a youth academy to develop young players in the sport. The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, has assured the NPA of the commission's support and resources to ensure the success of the event, emphasizing that it is not just a polo association event, but a significant Nigerian event with potential economic benefits.",
  "summary": "Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Nigerian Polo Association (NPA), has disclosed that it will host the World’s Polo championship qualifications in Nigeria between November 9 and 16, 2026, in Abuja. The",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria to host World Polo Championship qualifiers in Abuja from November 9-16, 2026",
    "First time in over 120 years that Nigeria hosts the event",
    "Participating countries include India, Iran, Pakistan, and Nigeria in Zone E"
  ],
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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."
}