Sport Management Journal

Analysis of the factors affecting the safety and security of the 2024 World Pahlavani Wrestling Championship from the perspective of the participants.

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Sheyda Amini 1
Amin Rashid lamir 2
mahdi bashiri 3
Rasoul Faraji 4

1 Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz , Tabriz, Iran.

2 Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Neyshabur, Neyshabur, Iran.

3 Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Educational and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran.

4 Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Educational and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran

10.22059/jsm.2025.402331.3551
Abstract
Introduction: The present study is descriptive-analytical in nature and aims to examine the safety and security status of the 2024 Pahlavani Wrestling World Championships.

Methods: The statistical population of the study consisted of all wrestlers and technical staff participating in the 2023 World Pahlavani Wrestling Championships hosted in Tabriz, who were selected through a convenience sampling method. The tool used in this research was a researcher-designed questionnaire on event safety and security, employing a five-point Likert scale. The face and content validity of the questionnaire were confirmed by experts in sports management. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed and validated using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability. The data obtained from 62 completed questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS version 27 and Smart PLS version 3 to identify the factors influencing the safety and security of this sporting event.

Results: The results showed that five factors were effective in ensuring the safety and security of the championships: crowd management, environmental and equipment safety, technology, technical management, and security measures. Among these, technology had the greatest impact, with a correlation coefficient of 0.474.

Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to event safety and security. Paying attention to these factors will not only help ensure the successful hosting of competitions but also pave the way for future hosting opportunities and elevate the status of this ancient sport on the international stage.

Keywords

Pahlevani wrestling
safety
security
technology
Zurkhaneh
Subjects
Sport Management Journal

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 25 October 2025

  • Receive Date 15 September 2025
  • Revise Date 24 October 2025
  • Accept Date 25 October 2025

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