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Lagos branches light up i-Fitness GameFest 2.0

Lagos branches light up i-Fitness GameFest 2.0
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i-Fitness held its second annual GameFest at the Legacy Pitch in Surulere, bringing together various branches for a day of competitive sports and fitness celebration. The event aimed to foster community spirit while promoting the long-term health benefits of regular physical activity.
Context & Background
  • ✦The event highlights the growing fitness culture in Nigeria, emphasizing the role of corporate partnerships in promoting healthy lifestyles.
  • ✦The competition serves as a platform for non-professional sports enthusiasts to engage in physical activity and community building.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Foluso Ogunwale, Founder and CEO of i-Fitness, stated that regular exercise reduces all-cause mortality by 20 to 40 percent.•Derick Nwafor, Head of Corporate Sales and Partnerships, noted that collaborations are driving the fitness revolution in Nigeria.
Outlook & Next Steps
The event successfully concluded with medal presentations across various sports categories, reinforcing the brand's commitment to community health and fitness.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦i-Fitness hosted its GameFest 2.0 at the Legacy Pitch, Surulere, featuring various sports competitions among its Lagos branches.
  • ✦Yaba branch dominated the track events, while Opebi and Ago Palace secured the male and female football titles respectively.
  • ✦Founder Foluso Ogunwale emphasized that regular exercise can reduce all-cause mortality in adults by 20 to 40 percent.
Key Facts:Saturday, November 7, 2026: The i-Fitness GameFest 2.0 took place at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere.over three years: Athlete Alma Oputa noted that her physical strength and physique have improved through consistent workouts.
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Yaba claimed both the male and female 100m titles, Opebi won the male football tournament, and Ago Palace took the female football crown as i-Fitness GameFest 2.0 brought branches from across the…

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What was the theme of the i-Fitness GameFest 2.0?

The event was held under the theme 'Different Squad, Unstoppable Together'.

Which organizations supported the GameFest 2.0 event?

The event was supported by lead partners Wema Bank and Brila FM, alongside brand partners including Pocari Sweat, Red Bull, Rexona, Nirvana Water, MOL, Cold Stone Creamery, Pinkberry, Zayith Food Company, Uncover, and Cosmo Cosmetics.

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