{
  "id": 3740266,
  "title": "Lagos to host 15,000 athletes for national intermediate games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/lagos-to-host-15-000-athletes-for-national-intermediate-games-3740266",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:18:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-to-host-15000-athletes-for-national-intermediate-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos is set to host approximately 15,000 young athletes between the ages of 15 and 18 for the inaugural National Intermediate Games, scheduled to take place from October 1 to 15, 2026. The event will feature 23 mandatory and five optional sports disciplines across 10 venues within the state. The initiative aims to serve as a key platform for youth development, talent identification, and fostering national unity, according to Sam Egube, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee. Egube emphasized that the games will provide a strategic pathway for grassroots sports development and enable the discovery and nurturing of Nigeria's future sporting talents. With Lagos boasting experience in hosting major international sporting events, the committee is confident in delivering a world-class competition. The games will also contribute to the local economy by generating opportunities for small businesses and allowing visitors to engage with the state's culture, hospitality, and tourist attractions. Preparations for the event are progressing rapidly, with the state having only 37 days until the commencement of the games. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, assured athletes and visitors of a safe and memorable experience, urging the media to provide accurate information about the event and promote Lagos' attractions to reassure participants of the state's readiness to host the games.",
  "summary": "Lagos is set to host 15,000 young athletes for the maiden National Intermediate Games, a major platform for youth development and talent discovery. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-host-15000-athletes-for-national-intermediate-games/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Lagos to host 15,000 athletes for national intermediate games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/lagos-to-host-15-000-athletes-for-national-intermediate-games",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:16:17.000Z"
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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."
}