To bring a glimpse of the euphoria of the ongoing Olympics in Paris to Abuja, the French Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership with the French Institute of Nigeria and Paragonx held a fitness and wellness program to the delight of its participants.
The event, tagged “Fitness Core – Paris 2024,” took place at the French institute in Wuse. Enthusiastic sports lovers from various backgrounds gathered at the venue, showcasing their radiant sports apparel.
The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as attendees eagerly participated in sporting activities that included, basketball, yoga sessions football, games and comprehensive health check-ups.
The French Embassy’s Coopération Attaché, Ketty Regis disclosed that the event is also an opportunity for Abuja residents to feel the ongoing Olympics in Paris.
Ketty further noted that the French embassy has surpassed 2 million in its budget for sports in Nigeria.
She also buttressed the need for regular exercise as a major precursor to healthy living.
“Our aim is to bring everyone together irrespective of cultural affiliation and to extend the beautiful feeling of the Olympics ongoing in Paris. This year, the whole team and the French corporation, what we call Team France, between 2023 and 2024 invested more than, 2 million in sports in Nigeria.
We have activities around breakdance, basketball, and football, and this morning we have yoga, HIIT, ‘The “connecté Marathon for all” also Zumba and other activities. People are gathered here this morning to have fun, to enjoy, but also to check their health. It is also a call for everyone to constantly exercise to help improve healthy living,” she said.
A lead partner for Paragonx, who doubled as one of the partners for the event, Abayomi Gbenga Adewole reiterated that the event stands in solidarity with the ongoing Olympics.
Abayomi emphasized the need to give physical health the utmost priority for increased productivity.
He said: “This was a deliberate move to show solidarity in some way as the Olympics in Paris is on. The whole experience was enjoyable, it was fun, it was interactive, and everybody went home more fitter than they came and more experience on how to be in better shape.
Fitness is not something you should punish yourself by doing, fitness is something you should do every day because your life depends on it, literally. So, eating right, staying active, and exercising, should be your utmost life choice.”