A Study On Current Situation of Pahlavani and Zurkhane,ei Sport in Term of Statistic Information by 1395(2017) in Iran

The pahlavani and zurkhane,ei sport is the unique and systematic traditional Iranian sport which remain from thousands years ago. It is evident that to progress and development of this sport firstly should be have accurate scientific planning, and thereafter obtaining accurate statistic information of current situation to make strategic development planning of pahlvani and zurkhane,ei sport. The aim of present study is to investigation current situation of this sport in term of statistic information by 1395(2017) in Iran. A descriptive questionnaire was designed and used to obtain number of Zurkhanies, Morsheds, Referees and coaches of all 31 Iranian provinces. The Iranian national Federation of Pahlavani and Zurkhane,ei cooperated during the data collection process of present study. The findings of present study demonstrated that there are 30991 Zurkhane athletes, 798 Zurkhane, 1379 Morshed, referees 59 and 191 coaches across the country by1395. Furthermore, analysis indicated that 60%of all Zurkhanies, 42%of all referees,51%of all Morsheds and 46% of all coaches in Iran are belong to five provinces of country. Based on results of present study it is concluded that the current situation of this sport is too poor with regard of facilities and people who engaged in this sport. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that compilation and enforcement of a strategic and comprehensive planning to develop and progress of this sport across the Iran is too necessary. To reach and achievement of mentioned aim, supporting of the Iranian national Federation of Pahlavani and Zurkhane,ei and ministry of sport and youth are emphasized.