Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and world champion, set the stage on fire with a monstrous throw of 89.34 meters in his first attempt during the qualification round at Stade De France on Tuesday.His impressive throw quickly secured him a spot in the final, scheduled for Thursday, leaving fans eager for another golden moment.
Among the many supporters, India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has taken the lead in this social media trend. Pant announced on X that he would reward a lucky winner with Rs 100089 if Neeraj clinches the gold medal.
“If Neeraj Chopra wins a gold medal tomorrow, I will pay 100089 Rupees to a lucky winner who likes the tweet and comments the most. And for the rest, the top 10 people trying to get attention will get flight tickets. Let’s get support from India and outside the world for my brother,” Pant wrote.
Pant’s announcement has sparked a flurry of similar promises from fans and other celebrities, all rallying behind Neeraj Chopra with creative and generous pledges.
Earlier before Neeraj took the field in Paris, Mohak Nahta, CEO of the Indian-origin visa startup Atlys, made a bold and unprecedented pledge. Nahta promised to offer free visas for one entire day if Neeraj Chopra secures the top spot on the podium. His LinkedIn post quickly went viral, generating immense excitement and curiosity.
“If Neeraj Chopra secures the top spot on the podium, Atlys will provide free visas for one entire day to all its users. This means anyone, regardless of nationality, can apply for a visa to any country without incurring any costs. I will personally send a free visa to everyone if Neeraj Chopra wins a gold at the Olympics. Let’s go,” Nahta posted.
Nahta clarified that the free visas would be available for all countries at no cost to the applicants, further fueling the enthusiasm surrounding Chopra’s performance.
With the final just around the corner, the social media trend “if Neeraj Chopra wins gold” has captivated the nation, bringing fans together in support of India’s biggest medal hope. As the wait for another Neeraj special continues, all eyes will be on the Stade De France, eagerly anticipating a historic moment for Indian sports.