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Fitness Expo: An International Women's Day Fitness Event

In partnership with Raliat Anako Abdulsalam Foundation (RAAF) we are thrilled to present our Fitness and Health Event for Women, taking place on International Women's Day, 7th March 2025, at Sigma Base, Victoria Island, Lagos.

This empowering event aims to promote women's health, wellness, and self-care. The event will feature:

- A fitness session led by certified fitness instructors
- A special appearance by fitness influencer Folu Storms
- Expert advice on healthy eating habits and nutrition planning
- Complimentary Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure checks

Admission to the event is free.

Register Here

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Welcome to Ladies in Sports International

The Ladies in Sports (LIS) is a non profit organisation founded in 2016 to promote women in sports and improve the standard of living of women in sports in Nigeria.

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Our Mission

Unlocking potential. Unleashing confidence. Sports for every girl, every woman.

We’re building a future where every girl and woman can play, be active, and realize her full potential.

We are committed to building a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the achievements of women in sports and advocates for their rights.

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Our Impact

Driving positive change for Nigerian women in sports

Through our programs, we have provided access to training, mentorship, and resources, enabling hundreds of athletes to develop their skills and pursue their dreams.

We have built a community where women in sports can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Through workshops, events, and online platforms, we have facilitated invaluable networking opportunities, empowering women to build successful careers in sports administration, coaching, and related fields.

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LIS in the News

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Annual ConferenceJune 12, 2024

LIS 2024 Conference: “We’re short-sighted” - Ex-Super Falcons captain

At the 2024 Ladies in Sports International Annual Conference, Ex-Super Falcons captain, Ugochi Oparanozie, alarmed at the bleak future of female football in Nigeria.

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Annual ConferenceMay 06, 2022

LIS 2022 Conference: Three women athletes, Alimosho Ladies receive grants

The organisers of the Ladies In Sports International Conference (LIS) on Thursday gave sports grants to three young women athletes and a football team.

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Annual ConferenceDecember 10, 2020

Being a woman in sports is not easy – Funke Oshonaike

Nigeria’s 7–time table tennis Olympian, Funke Oshonaike, shared her personal emotional journey at the 1st Virtual Ladies in Sports Conference which took place on the 1st of July, 2020.

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Ijeoma Okigbo

“The LIS Skills Lab has helped me have a second though in whatever decision or action I take as a journalist. Now, I know it is responsible and important for me to be factual with the news and not focusing on being the first to break the news - which might be fake in the long run.”

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Opeyemi Imoru

“The 3-day workshop enlightened my understanding about journalism. It was an amazing experience to be trained by a seasoned journalist like Mr. Riccardo Romani.”

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Tega Onojaife

“We have seen some improvement in some areas of women’s sport, but there’s still a long way to go.”