Background:Theobjective of this research is to show the barriers that Indian women population face, and the motivational factors which provide them with the drive to break all the barriers and go ahead.Methods: Primary data was collected from women belonging to 4 age groups covering 4 decades thus portraying the shift in a mental frame among the Indian population over the decades. Data was collected with the help of questionnaires, with 2 sections, one dealing with barriers and the other one pertaining to motivations. The women were classified into 4 age categories (in years) -(11-20), (21-30), (31-40), (41-50). Conclusion:Comparative study between these age groups show if there has been a gradual transition of mindset in society over years or are, we at a standstill. Comparative analysis was done by finding the mean score and performing Chi-Square and Kruskal-Wallis test.The research concludes from the studies that the barriers faced by women in the previous decades were much higher than today, thus indicating a change for the women athletic community.