Highlights• We develop a theoretical framework of sporting role models.• Ordered response regression models were applied to analyze whether professional sports success could motivate sport participation.• The results of a primary survey show that a motivational effect of professional sports on sport participation exists.• Increasing age and experience will decrease the motivational effect of professional sports.• A higher relevance of professional sports will increase the motivational effect of professional sports.
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