Acharya Prashant explains that the media's focus on the personal lives of athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, rather than their performance, is itself the analysis of why India's sporting performance is poor and will likely remain so. He asserts that for the common Indian, things like struggle, victory, sports, fitness, and even national pride are not as important as personal gossip. The most significant matter for the average Indian man and woman, he humorously notes, is about who is marrying whom or what is happening in their neighbors' lives, which is why the media caters to this interest. He calls this societal obsession with athletes' personal lives, particularly their marriage plans, a matter of great insult and misfortune. When champions return, instead of discussing the technical aspects of their sport, their future goals, or their competitors, the public and media are more interested in their marriage prospects. He points out that while most Indians would not know the world record in javelin throw, they are keen to know about Neeraj Chopra's personal life. This, he argues, is because in India, the most important life achievement is considered to be getting married and having children, which he terms the "six-point program of life": education, job, marriage, children, and then death. Acharya Prashant contrasts this with the culture in other countries, noting that a single American university like Stanford produces more Olympic medalists than many nations, calling them true centers of holistic development. He criticizes the Indian education system, where top institutes are primarily valued for their job placement offices, as a good salary package is linked to marriage prospects and dowry. He laments that the Indian culture does not respect struggle, achievement, or risk-taking. He concludes that our society is not worthy of medals because it fails to provide a conducive environment for athletes. He states that our athletes are representatives of our society, and if they do not win medals, it is because the society itself is not capable. The prevailing culture, which prioritizes a settled life over excellence and risk, ultimately consumes its own champions.