Atlys CEO Mohak Nahta had initially promised free visas to all Indians if Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Although Chopra did not secure the gold, finishing behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in the javelin throw, Nahta has decided to honor his commitment.
In a statement, Nahta confirmed, “People who commented with emails on my earlier posts will receive instructions over email from Atlys on how to redeem this offer shortly.”
Nahta’s promise was made on July 30, when he declared that a free visa would be available to all Indians if Chopra clinched gold. “Your visa will cost you ZERO – it is completely on us,” he had stated, specifying that the offer would cover all countries.
To redeem the offer, Nahta instructed people to “Drop your email in comments below and we will create an account for you with a free visa credit.”
On Thursday night, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem defeated Chopra, setting a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters. Despite their intense rivalry, Nadeem and Chopra maintain a strong friendship off the field. Chopra had previously supported Nadeem when he sought funds for a quality javelin through a social media appeal.