Proposing a Model for the Success of Iran's Paralympic Sports in International Events

Nasiri Khouzani, Mehdi; Hemati Nezhad, Mehr Ali; Boveiri, Roya; Shams, Farahnaz; Gholami Torksaloyeh, Sajad

doi:10.22124/jsmd.2025.30167.2971

Document Type : Research Paper I Open Access I Released under (CC BY-NC 4.0) license

Authors

¹ PhD of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education, University of Farhangian, Tehran, Iran

² Professor of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

³ PhD student in Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran

⁴ PhD of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

⁵ Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Apadana Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22124/jsmd.2025.30167.2971

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to proposing a pattern for the success of Iran‘s Paralympic sports in international events.
Methodology: The research method was qualitative and based on the grounded theory. The philosophical basis of the research was interpretive and based on the inductive approach. Participants included sports science specialists, experts from federations, coaches and paralympic athletes. Sampling was conducted using a purposive method and theoretical approach. The sampling adequacy criterion was the theoretical saturation of data, which was achieved after conducting 22 semi-structured interviews. The trustworthiness of the study was assessed by applying the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability and conformability. Additionally, the reliability of the data was evaluated using the interview retest method.
Results: 310 primary concepts, 37 subcategories and 13 main categories were extracted, which within the framework of the paradigmatic model including contextual factors such as the establishment of supportive regulations, the role of mass and social media and a comprehensive framework for sports events, causal conditions including fostering a culture of sports advocacy, education with a research-oriented approach and the development of equipment with cutting-edge technologies, intervening factors such as challenges hindering the success of Paralympics sports, development of financial resources and monetizing, collaboration and synergy among stakeholder organizations, strategies including the necessity of adapting sports and urban facilities, establishing a comprehensive talent identification system and development sports for women with disabilities and consequences such as promoting socio-sports status, champion development and medal achievement were identified.
Conclusion: Based on the results, it is suggested to develop educational programs, increase the per capita specialized sports space, provide training equipment and intelligent tools, establish a rehabilitation center and specialized occupational therapy, implement the talent identification process, encourage active participation in competitions, and enforce supporting laws for disabled sports in social, sports, financial, and construction activities.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Sport Management and Development

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Proposing a Model for the Success of Iran's Paralympic Sports in International Events

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Volume 15, Issue 4 - Serial Number 48Winter - 48December 2026Pages 21-46

Volume 15, Issue 4 - Serial Number 48
Winter - 48
December 2026
Pages 21-46