Evaluation and analysis of Iranian athletes Performance in the Summer Olympics Games (London 1948-2012)

Olympic Games as the greatest sport event are of the most importance value for nations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and analyze the place of Iranian athletes that participated inOlympic Games (1948- 2012). Research method was descriptive- analytic and retrospective. Statistical Society was all Iranian athletes (N=584) participated in 15 periods of summer Olympic games. Information of research was collected from Olympic Games site. For analysis of data, descriptive and inferential (K-S, person and kurscalvalis test) statistic were used. Results showed that wrestling, weight lifting and taekwondo according to mean rank had first to three ranks. Significant relationship was between acquired all medals and number of participated athletes (p<0/01 r=. 434 0/0)as well. Between numbers of men athletes participants and total medal acquired also were significant relationship (p<0/01 r=. 446 0/0), In respect of this matter, it is important that Iranian sports officials consider further medalist Olympic disciplines, Specially pay attention to women's sports and athletics and swimming courses. And also they should try to send more athletes in numerous sports teams.