Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Assistant Professors of Sport Management, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran
2 PhD student in sports management, Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr branch, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a model of factors affecting on 35 years of Success and authority of the Iranian men's national sitting volleyball team in international events.
Methodology: This research was qualitative and the grounded theory method was used with a systematic approach. The required data were obtained from library studies and interviews with sitting volleyball experts and dignitaries. The statistical population of the study included the directors of the National Paralympic Committee and the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation, coaches and players of the current national volleyball team. The sampling method was purposive and the data were obtained by conducting 15 in-depth semi-structured individual interviews to reach the theoretical saturation stage. Data collected from interviews were analyzed in three levels of open, axial and selective coding.
Results: Ten important factors in data analysis; (1) a large community of sitting volleyball players, (2) experienced and efficient coaching staff, (3) the talent identification process, (4) preparatory and official competitions of national and club, (5) support of national team with reserve players, (6) the culture of Iranians sitting on the ground, (7) management and planning of the National Paralympic Committee and the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation, (8) Governance, Governments and officials support, (9) facilities and equipment, and (10) having global seats as important factors and affecting on 35 years of success and authority of the Iranian men's national sitting volleyball team in world events were explained.
Conclusion: Paying attention to the positive factors explained stabilizes the current situation, and paying attention to the shortcomings and shortcomings can help to further promote Iranian men's sitting volleyball in international arenas. The designed model can also be a model and guide for other sports for the disabled and even non-disabled to achieve success and progress.
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