Sport Management Journal

Explanation and Stratification of the Opportunities of Elite Muslim Female Athletes of the Islamic Republic of Iran in International Sports Events

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Zeynab Rahmatiasl 1
Hossein Eydi 1
Homayuon Abbasi 1
Shirin zardoshtian 1
Ali Nazarian 2

1 Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

2 Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Science, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.370062.3254
Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of the current research was to explain and stratify the opportunities of elite Muslim female athletes of the Islamic Republic of Iran in international sports events.
Methods: This research is practical from the point of view of purpose; In terms of nature, the research was mixed. In the first part of the research, foundational data theory and Glaser approach were used, in the second part, factors were prioritized using an interpretive structural model. The statistical population of this research consisted of experts and experts in sports and social sciences, sociologists of sports sciences and sports elites with academic rank and favorable work experience, and members of the faculty of sports management familiar with the field of women's sports. A total of 18 interviews were conducted virtually until the data reached theoretical saturation; also, in the interpretative structural section, the ISEM matrix questionnaire was completed by 9 people.
Results: The findings show in total. There are 32 open codes in the form of 6 concepts and 2 main categories of attitudinal factors and external factors as opportunities for elite Muslim female athletes of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the results of interpretative structural modeling showed that the dimensions were in four levels, which were at the lowest level of changes. Structural and generational change was the most important component at the highest level.
 Conclusion: In a general conclusion, it should be mentioned that the opportunities for elite Muslim sportswomen in the country have been created under the influence of various issues in the country, and what is important is that these opportunities should not be passed up easily. Because in big sports events, our women's sport has a small share of medals, if by means of these opportunities, the weakness can be turned into a strength.

Keywords

Elite Athletes
foundational Data Theory
Islamic Republic of Iran
Interpretive Structural
Modeling
Women
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Sport Management Journal
Volume 17, Issue 3
Summer 2025
Pages 44-22

  • Receive Date 28 January 2024
  • Revise Date 26 May 2024
  • Accept Date 28 May 2024

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