Sports and Games
Welcome to the Sports & Games Hub of the Lagos Games & Mental Health Awareness Festival 2026 — a convergence of elite competition, traditional Nigerian culture, and mental wellness.
This section provides full details of the sports disciplines, games, schedules, venues, and the mental health integration of each event.
Categories
The Lagos games Sports and games are divided into two Categories. The Mainstream Sports and Traditional & Mind Games.
A. Mainstream Sports
These are competitive sporting events recognized nationally and globally, hosted across Lagos’ premier venues.
| Sport | Categories | Venue | Mental Health Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Football | Male & Female (U17, U20, Adult) | Teslim Balogun & Agege | Team resilience training, sports therapy workshops |
| Basketball | Male & Female | Rowe Park Sports Centre | Focus and mindfulness drills with athletes |
| Volleyball | Indoor & Beach | National Stadium / Elegushi | Group communication and relaxation breathing exercises |
| Track & Field | 100m to 1500m, relays, jumps, throws | National Stadium, Surulere | Peak performance coaching, stress reduction seminars |
| Swimming | 50m to 200m all strokes | Rowe Park Swimming Pool | Mental calming techniques and hydrotherapy sessions |
| Weightlifting | Different weight classes | Teslim Balogun Indoor Hall | Concentration and self-belief modules |
B. Traditional & Mind Games
These events foster intergenerational bonding, critical thinking, and cultural pride.
| Game | Format & Categories | Venue | Mental Health Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chess | Junior, Open, Blitz, Women’s Category | Lagos City Hall / Landmark | Cognitive strength, emotional discipline |
| Scrabble | Youth & Adult Categories | Landmark Event Centre | Mental agility, stress reduction through engagement |
| Ludo | Individual & Family Tournaments | Onikan Stadium Pavilion | Recreational relaxation & bonding |
| Checkers | Mixed Age Categories | Same as Ludo | Strategy-based therapy & patience skills |
| Ayo Olopon | Traditional Yoruba game | Outdoor Traditional Game Arena | Cultural therapy and focus-building exercises |