Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, University of Bojnord , Bojnord, Iran
2 Department of Sport Science, University of Bojnord, Bojnord, Iran
3 faculty member/ Shahrood University of Technology
4 Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, University of Bojnord, Bojnord, Iran
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the antecedents and consequences of the migration of elite athletes in Iran.
Methodology: This research was qualitative in terms of the nature of the data and it was conventional content analysis in terms of strategy, and it was applied research in terms of purpose. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed in three stages: initial coding, code aggregation and identification of categories, and screening and refinement of categories.
Results: According to the analysis, the immigration antecedents of elite athletes in three main categories and 14 sub-categories include social weaknesses (international behavior of government, totalitarianism of sovereignty, descent of values, and social discrimination), professional weaknesses (financial and occupational security, equipment and facilities of camping, coach provision, inefficient management, control of federations, discrimination between disciplines and non-protection of heroes) and motivation for individual development and progress (professional progress, inner peace and gratification, and access to facilities and well-being) were identified. The consequences of migration of elite athletes were also identified in two main categories and five sub-categories including loss of capital (reduction of human capital, reduction of social capital, and surplus costs) and negative image (loss of sports performance and destruction of international reputation).
Conclusion: There are many reasons for the migration of Iran's elite athletes, which requires a change in the governance attitude and fundamental reforms in various fields in order to solve the financial problems of athletes with favorable social conditions and emphasize performance to prevent loss of sports funds.
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