NIS and Bodyline Fitness Launch Abuja FitLife Event

The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in collaboration with Bodyline Fitness and Gym, is organizing Abuja FitLife ’26, a significant fitness and sporting event scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja. This initiative aims to promote physical activity and healthy living among residents of the Federal Capital Territory and sports enthusiasts.

The event, themed “Creating a Fit Culture,” will feature a variety of activities including a Half Marathon, a 5KM Charity Walk, the Abuja Fittest Challenge, the Abuja Strongest Challenge, and a Cycling Competition. These activities are designed to cater to participants of varying fitness levels, encouraging broader community involvement.

Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIS, stated that the partnership aims to introduce a new approach to fitness events in Nigeria, incorporating cultural and recreational elements to enhance the participant experience. This initiative builds on a partnership formalized earlier in 2026 between NIS and Bodyline Fitness and Gym.