In this file photo, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung gestures during a meet. (PTI File Photo) 
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Najeeb Jung Launches 'InRio' App for Progress of Para-athletes

The smart phone App promises to enhance the quality of life of the para-athletes representing India at the Rio 2016 Paralympics Games.

ANI

NEW DELHI: Lt Governor of Delhi Dr. Najeeb Jung and Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal together launched the ‘InRio’ App to wave off a start to the Rio Paralympic Games 2016.

As reported by News Voir, the smart phone App promises to enhance the quality of life of the para-athletes representing India at the Rio 2016 Paralympics Games. These athletes face various mental, physical and developmental challenges.

Arhan Bagati, 11th Standard student of The Shri Ram School became the face of the conceptualization of the App along with the para-athletes.

Available on Google Android and IOS platforms, this App gives vital information regarding the diet, nutrition, Gyms and Sports complex to the athletes.

Najeeb Jung asserted that the App “InRio  is a great initiative by Arhan, which will not only bring the Indian para athletes and fans together but will also provide a thrust to the development and promotion of Para sports in India.

Adding to this, Sonowal congratulated Arhan on his idea that will fuel the desire of the athletes to excel and bring more honor to the country.

ITC Group of hotels are the hospitality partners of the athletes for the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

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