Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PhD Candidate of Sport Management, , Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Iran.
2 Associate Professor,, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Iran.
3 university of Isfahan
Abstract
Introduction: This research has been conducted with the aim of qualitative and quantitative analysis of the influencing factors on development of disabled sports in championship field in Iraq.
Methods: This research is a mixed-methods, exploratory study in which the factors affecting on development of disabled sports in championship field in Iraq were discovered through semi-structured interviews and then, presented in a conceptual model. Additionally, the impact of each of the discovered factors was determined with employing the structural equation modeling.
Results: Based on the results, efforts towards changing the societal attitudes towards sports in Iraq, as well as fostering a culture of acceptance and belief in the abilities of disabled in this country, and overcoming gender discrimination and inequalities in this field, adhering to principles of fairness in sports appointments, rebuilding and developing infrastructure for disabled sports, amending relevant laws, along with political and religious supports, and on the other hand, the involvement of various media in that country can help in the development of championship disabled sports at both national and international levels, despite the further destruction of sports infrastructure in this country during multiple wars.
Conclusion: Based on the results, it is recommended to senior officials in disabled sports in Iraq to strive towards the development of championship disabled sports in that country based on the concepts and factors discovered in this research.
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