Lagos branches light up i-Fitness GameFest 2.0

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 Lagos Mainland to the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The event, which ran under the theme “Different Squad, Unstoppable Together”, turned the stadium into a vibrant celebration of fitness, football, track racing, tug of war and sack racing, with members and guests cheering their branches on from early morning to the final medal presentation.

Speaking on the vision behind the competition, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of i-Fitness, Foluso Ogunwale, explained that the event reflected the phenomenal growth and community spirit of the fitness chain.

“When we started i-Fitness, our goal was to build a community of people who choose to live healthier lives. GameFest is where you see that community at its best,” Ogunwale said.

Ogunwale also emphasised the profound medical and physiological benefits of regular exercise, noting that being active is directly correlated with longevity and disease prevention.

“If you check the metrics, having a regular regimen of walking and exercising reduces what we call all-cause mortality between 20 and 40 per cent in adults. If you are active and you are working out, you are building muscle; you help yourself not just in the now, but in the future,” Ogunwale added.

“No matter how busy you get, your health is something you have to prioritise yourself. That is why we put the ‘I’ in i-Fitness, meaning ‘my fitness’. At the end of the day, if you have all the money and you are not healthy, it is as good as having nothing.”

Echoing similar sentiments, the Head of Corporate Sales and Partnerships, Derick Nwafor, highlighted how corporate collaborations and partnerships are driving the fitness revolution across Nigeria.

“A lot of those collaborations like this event, it brings together with the partners that we manage, people who want to grow their fitness brand and the effect of fitness in Nigeria,” Nwafor stated.

On the competitive front, Opebi emerged as male football champions after a knockout tournament that ran through the day, defeating Magodo in the final. In the female football category, Ago Palace clinched the crown ahead of runner-up Acme.

Yaba dominated the track events by winning both the male and female 100m finals, with Surulere and Ikorodu finishing as runners-up, respectively.

Meanwhile, Gbagada pulled their way to the tug-of-war title ahead of Iponri, while Egbeda won the male sack race and Surulere triumphed in the female equivalent.

One of the sprinters, Alma Oputa, spoke on how fitness has transformed her physical capabilities and overall well-being over the years.

“My body, my physique and my strength have significantly changed since I started working out over three years ago,” Oputa said.

“I used to sprint in secondary school and university, so I am physically strong. I rarely fall sick, and when I go for full-body checkups, things are always okay. I do it because I want to grow old and stay strong.”

Another athlete, Delight Bekee, described the event as a rewarding platform for non-professional sports enthusiasts to stay active.

“I do sports as a hobby and not as a profession, so I advise people to always check their health and exercise regularly. Exercise enhances every part of your life,” Bekee said.

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