{
  "id": 5215036,
  "title": "MOB National Taekwondo Championship starts September 17 in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mob-national-taekwondo-championship-starts-september-17-in-lagos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T01:05:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/03/mob-national-taekwondo-championship-starts-september-17-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural Michael Opeyemi Bamidele National Taekwondo Championship is set to commence on September 17 in Lagos. Former Lagos State Sports and Information Commissioner, Opeyemi Bamidele, serves as the event's sponsor and current Senate Leader. With a passion for sports unification, Bamidele has championed various sporting events. Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria President Tayo Popoola expressed enthusiasm over the championship, emphasizing its importance in preparing for upcoming African Games and Olympic events. The maiden edition of the competition is open to state teams, clubs, and schools nationwide, with participation structured as a team format. Popoola anticipates strong responses from across the country and is committed to ensuring a smooth event.",
  "summary": "The first edition of the Michael Opeyemi Bamidele National Taekwondo Championship is billed to start on September 17 in Lagos. A former Commissioner for Sports and ex- Commissioner for Information",
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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."
}