Bhubaneswar, Odisha : The innovative sports-focused mobile application Meeturexpert was officially launched today by Minister of Sports, Shree Suryabanshi Suraj, in the presence of eminent sports, medical, and administrative personalities.
The event witnessed the participation of Dr. Ajay Kumar Bansal, Dronacharya Awardee and hockey coach; Shree Deepankar Mohapatra, IAS, CEO HPCO; Dr. Ranajit Panigrahi, orthopedic surgeon; Olympian Shree Srabani Nanda; and Mrs. Minati Mohapatra, the first Odia Arjuna Awardee. The programme was hosted by celebrity Ms. Gungun, with Mr. Ashok Mohanty introducing the distinguished guests.
Dr. Mukti Prasad Dash, Founder and Director of Athlign Edutech Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the app’s vision to merge sports and science through technology. Following the launch, a panel discussion addressed key queries about the platform, featuring Sports Psychologist Yogamaya Panda and Senior Sports Journalist Suresh Swain alongside the chief guests.
Hon’ble Minister Suryabanshi Suraj lauded the initiative, pledging government support for its development and outreach. Shree Deepankar Mohapatra emphasized the necessity of modern digital tools for sports growth. Dr. Panigrahi detailed ligament injury prevention and rehabilitation, while Dr. Bansal highlighted the platform’s role in modern sports. Olympian Srabani Nanda encouraged athletes to leverage the app for optimal performance.
The programme also felicitated sports contributors such as R.N. Routray, Naba Kumar Mishra, Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Nipen Das, Dilip Motwani, Yogamaya Panda, and Suresh Swain.
Experts discussed how Meeturexpert bridges athletes with a wide range of specialists, including sports doctors, physiotherapists, dieticians, strength coaches, biomechanics experts, and sports psychologists. The platform provides access to world-class guidance on training, recovery, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
Concluding the event, Ms. Gungun delivered a vote of thanks, marking the successful launch of a platform where sports truly meets science, empowering athletes across all levels and promoting excellence in sports training and health management.