{
  "id": 713129,
  "title": "NJF to Hold National Coaching and Refereeing Seminar in September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/njf-to-hold-national-coaching-and-refereeing-seminar-in-september",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T00:02:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/13/njf-to-hold-national-coaching-and-refereeing-seminar-in-september/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) is planning to host a National Coaching and Refereeing Seminar/Retreat in September to enhance capacity building, standardize officiating, and elevate coaching delivery across Nigeria, according to an invitation sent to state associations and relevant bodies. The five-day event is scheduled from September 2nd to 6th, 2026. Dr. Musa Oshodi, the President of the Federation, emphasized the NJF's commitment to training and equipping coaches and referees to meet international standards, recognizing it as crucial for achieving the federation's goals in developing judo in Nigeria. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at repositioning judo for improved performance in national and international competitions.",
  "summary": "In a bid to build capacity, standardise officiating, and improve coaching delivery across the country, the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) is set to organise a National Coaching and Refereeing Seminar/Retreat.",
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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."
}