These many varied roles which Indian sportspersons have played in inspiring generations of later sportspersons include the stereotypes role.

Stereotypes-Breaking for Women in Sports:
Athletes Saina Nehwal (badminton), P.V. Sindhu (badminton), and Mithali Raj (cricket) have broken down gender stereotypes: women enjoy participating in that form of sport, and they are capable of competing in male domains too. Many a youthful female knew where their sporting dreams were headed because of such ladies.
The athletes they are like Mary Kom of Boxing coming from a small village of Manipur has proved one thing while talent and determination can overcome socio economic and geographical bounds. It has motivated those from such communities to look at themselves differently and perhaps succeed more.

Expansion of Human Boundaries:
Milkha Singh: Also known as the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh successfully overcame poverty and personal misfortune to produce one of the most sensational sprintting careers witnessed in history. Men on his life of hardship and struggle is an umbrella that can embrace many generations.
Abhinav Bindra: This young man Abhinav Bindra, not only was the first Indian to conquer the Olympics and win a gold medal, but the actions he performed in his discipline was the epitome of focus, hard work and determination. His achievement made a historical record for the Indian athletes.

Inspiring National Pride:

Cricket World Cup 2011: India’s cricket win in the 2011 World Cup unleashed a lot of pride among the people of India and provided a chance for a crop of new players.
Olympic and Paralympic Successes: New awakening in the field of sporting spirit has been kindled in India due to increased success in Olympics as well as Paralympics.
Promotion of Health and Fitness:
The propelling demands of yoga and fitness activities, majority initiated by athletes and sports persons, have also helped to change the Indian health profile for the better.