Now that the Tokyo Olympics are done and dusted with, there will be analysis, debate and opinion as there should be, about India where we surpassed ourselves and where we fell short of expectation. Throughout, our efforts must be consistent to better our podium finishes at the next Olympics in Paris.

One big part of getting better is athlete satisfaction, and athlete ambition. Post Tokyo, a host of political leaders have emerged promising our medal winners and even those who put up a good show, money for their medals as awards and jobs, promotions etc.