{
  "id": 17703765,
  "title": "Nigeria Set for 50th World SAMBO Championships in Uzbekistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/nigeria-set-for-50th-world-sambo-championships-in-uzbekistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T23:43:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/02/nigeria-set-for-50th-world-sambo-championships-in-uzbekistan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nigeria is set to participate in the 50th World SAMBO Championships, taking place from November 6 to 8 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Nigerian team will consist of four members, each competing in different weight categories and disciplines, including a blind athlete. The three athletes who secured sponsorship to participate are Amara Bella Udeze, Ogechi Favour Udeze, and Akintunde Adewunmi Sherifat. Rukayat Taiwo Sulieman, who won gold at the 2025 World SAMBO Championships, will also be part of the team. The championships will feature over 90 countries and 33 sets of medals, with a significant focus on promoting inclusivity through the introduction of women's Blind SAMBO. Notable figures in the sport, including world ambassadors Fedor Emelianenko and Islam Makhachev, are scheduled to participate. Nigeria's participation in the championships is bolstered by impressive recent performances, particularly in Blind SAMBO, with Sodiq Ajibade and Rukayat Taiwo Sulieman making history in their respective categories.",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}