"Are you all ready? Today will be the first one on one match for this tournament! This will determine who will be placed in the top 15!" The announcer said as he spoke into the microphone.
Following this, the colosseum erupted into loud cheers and whistles. As the students participating in this tournament and had moved past the first round would be famous. Those who last even longer gain more fame.
So just being in the top 30 was equivalent to being a celebrity almost. So those who were in the top 15 could literally be called a celebrity. For those who get even further, they'd be the ones on top of celebrities.
For those just in the top 30, they can get many things for free if they wanted. For those in the top 15, with a wave of their hands they could probably buy a building. For the top 10, they'd most likely be able to buy a mansion.