No fewer than 278 young gymnasts are set to hit Lagos State as the third edition of the GYMFest Championship holds on November 7, 2026, at The Dome, Lekki Phase 1.
The event, jointly organised by the Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and the Society of the Performing Arts in Nigeria, aims to boost grassroots talent, promote physical development, and expand Nigeria’s prospects in international gymnastics.
Participation in the annual competition has grown significantly from under 100 children at the inaugural edition to 278 registered gymnasts this year, reflecting rising interest from parents, schools, and local clubs.
Co-convener of the championship and founder of Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club, Yoyin Akpose, disclosed at a press conference in Lagos that high demand forced organisers to cap entries for the current edition.
“At some point, we have to tell some schools, please wait until next year. We don’t have the capacity for any more
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