With London Olympics, the entire world has turned their attention towards sports. So, I think this is the best time to draw inspiration from great sports players, who in spite of facing overwhelming ups and downs, always remain focused and motivated.

Anybody, who can relate to sports will be able to relate to what these legendary players have to say. Take a look and do share your favorite quotes and sportsperson with us in the comment section below.




"I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

























Michael Jordan
One of the greatest basketball players of all time.




"If all I’m remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I’ve done a bad job with the rest of my life."

























Isiah Thomas
12 Time NBA All-Star basketball player, Thomas has been honored by Basketball Hall of Fame.



“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” 



























Scott Hamilton
An American figure skater, Hamilton won an Olympic gold medal in 1984, 4 consecutive World Championships and 4 U.S. championships.



"The man who has no imagination has no wings."

















Muhammad Ali
First and only three-time World Heavy Weight Champion needs no introduction. 



"I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match." 



























Mia Hamm
United States women's national soccer player, Mia Hamm has scored 158 international goals, more than any male or female soccer player in the history.



"The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please someone else. It has to be yours." 
























Peggy Fleming
Olympic gold medalist in figure skating (1968) from U.S. Fleming has also been three-time World Champion.



"Nothing can substitute for just plain hard work." 






















Andre Agassi
Eight-time Grand Slam champion and 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, is an iconic Tennis player and an inspiration for many.




"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take."



























Wayne Gretzky
Nicknamed "The Great One", he truly is a legendary Ice Hockey player.




"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does -- that makes you a winner right there." 



























Venus Williams
Former World No.1 Tennis player is a seven-times Grand Slam Champion and has won Olympic Gold Medal three times.



"Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly."






























Shaquille O'Neal aka Shaq
One of the heaviest players in NBA used his size and strength in his favor throughout his basketball career and after retirement released 4 rap albums.




"The harder you work, the luckier you get." 

















Gary Player
One of the greatest Golf players is also a businessman and has established educational facilities in South Africa.




"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."




























Lance Armstrong
An inspiration to many, has a record of winning Tour de France seven consecutive times, in spite of being diagnosed of testicular cancer.



“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” 


















Ben Hogan
A legendary golf player brought in a revelation in golf swing theory and his ball-striking ability inspires golfers even today.



"Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost."















Martina Navratilova
18 times Grand Slam single titles winner has also authored several fiction books. According to Billie Jean King, "She's the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ever lived"