10 Inspiring Sports Stories Around the World

We see a lot of success stories in Sport with athletes doing brilliantly and making a name for themselves. Nonetheless, it is the tales of sportsmen turning failure into a victory which has the real flavour and something an individual could take inspiration from.

Listed below are 10 such stories in what will be your overdose of inspiration for your week:

1) Glenn Cunningham

After, a young college boy was caught in a fire accident in his college And was assumed that he would not live. His mother was told that he was certain to die, for the terrible fire had ravaged the lower half of the body. Even if he were to survive, he would be a cripple throughout his life.

However, the brave boy didn't want to die nor did he want to be a cripple. His decision to walk was indomitable and his persistence eventually repaid. He began to walk to college, then run to school, to operate for the sheer joy of running. Later in college he made the track team.

In February 1934, in New York City's famous Madison Square Garden, This young man who was not expected to live, who'd certainly never walk, who may never aspire to conduct this determined young man, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the world's fastest mile.

2) Michael Jordan

"I've missed over 9000 shots in my career, I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the match's winning shot and missed. I've neglected over & over & over again in my life. And that's the reason I succeed."

Among the very popular quotes just tell you how the legendary Basketball player flipped it around for himself with sheer dedication and determination.

Jordan was scrapped from the High School Team and at 5'11″ was deemed Too brief to perform at that level and was told to lack abilities.

"Whenever I was working out and got tired and figured I ought to stop, I’d close my eyes and see that list in the locker room without my name on it, and that usually got me going again."

Living to the principle of "I could accept Failure but I can't accept not trying." Jordan scripted among the best failure to success stories as he went on to develop into the best player in the history of this sport.

3) Sandeep Singh

He made his international debut in January 2004 at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup In Kuala Lumpur. In a time when he was at his peak, he was said to have the best rate in the world in drag movie (speed 145 km/h). About 22 August 2006, Singh was severely injured after being struck by an unintentional gunshot in Shatabdi train, while on his way to join the national team because of leave for the World Cup in Germany two weeks later. He was almost paralyzed and on a wheelchair for two decades of his life.

But Sandeep wasn't one to quit readily. The Punjabi in him did not let him accept defeat and that he scripted a glorious comeback, but not just recovering from a serious injury but also establishing himself as one of the very important cogs in the Indian side.

4) Babe Ruth

.Regarded as one of America's greatest sporting heroes, Babe Ruth is still another incredible story of a turnaround.

Having started nicely, his game went down and for a decade, he also held the Record for the highest strikeouts (1,330). But as they say, strong characters turn it around. Babe went to change his own fortunes and created the listing of having the next greatest home run tally.

"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." This was his philosophy that assisted him with this fantastic achievement.

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5) Ravindra Jadeja

He was able to survive on a mere 10 Rupees a day. His father was a watchman in a shopping complex and he always wanted his son to join the military.

His mom worked as a nurse and spent a substantial amount of her earnings on Jadeja's kit.

But as destiny had it, Jadeja lost his biggest support, his mom at 17 and that so devastated him that he wished to quit everything. Then he recalled that his mother's last wish -- to see her son don the national colour.

Jadeja had an indifferent start and despite breaking into the Indian Team, was a constant supply of being taken a dig at. But nothing can stop him and he established himself as a top player.

6) Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh wanted to be a dacoit but his fate took him to the Indian Army. There, Milkha Singh began running and despite demonstrating immense promise, failed initially to make it count.

But he regained his focus and the rest is history.

7) Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi aka Tiger Pataudi was a magnetic prince amongst cricketers. As a 20-year-old, Pataudi dropped his right eye due to an injury in England. This was before he played for India. Tiger did not let this accident impact his dream to play for the country.

8) MS Dhoni

A 20-year-old MS Dhoni came to Kharagpur in pursuit of Work, and despite showing great inclination towards cricket, it was not all easy for him.

He did well for the India A side and has been drafted in. But again, His sailing was demanding and using a doubt of him not featuring in the coming matches, he turned it around with his determination and spirit. And what we saw was a future India captain.

9) Mark Cuban

A unique entry in this listing is that of a group owner. Mark was a Failure as a carpenter, cook and waiter. Fast forward to 2000, he was the billionaire owner of NBA's Dallas Mavericks.

"I’ve learned that it doesn’t matter how many times you failed. You only have to be right once. I tried to sell powdered milk. I was an idiot lot of times, and I learned from them all."

Says Cuban. "Winners make the most errors... because they NEVER quit."

This simple yet powerful way of thinking helped Mark change his fortunes.

10) Stan Smith

Once rejected to be a ball boy to be clumsy and uncoordinated, Stan Smith went on to become a prosperous Tennis celebrity.

Stan went on to win Wimbledon, US Open and eight Davis Cups, and shaped one of the most successful doubles team.

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