Identification and Prioritization of Judo Talent Identification Parameters for Judo Sport in Iran

The aim of this study was identification and prioritization of Judo talent identification parameters for Judo sport in Iran. This research was mixed method (in quality, classic modified Delphi method and quantitative, descriptive and analytical), respectively. The populations in the qualitative section consist of federation officials, national team coaches and experts of sports talent (n=30), and in the quantitative section included members of the Federation, the national team coaches and athletes, provincial officials and university professors (n=105). Sampling was targeted and accessible. Data Collection tools was interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire. Its validity was confirmed by 12 experts. Reliability confirmed through Cronbach's alpha that obtained 0.79. Data analysis was done through using descriptive statistics (frequencies, tables) and inferential statistics (EFA and Friedman test) with Spss20 and CFA was performed with using LISREL 8.5. According to results, judo talent indicators based on priorities are as follow: Characteristics of skill, physical and physiological, anthropometric and psychological. According to results, administrators of federation should pay attention to judo talent indicators. Undoubtedly, a scientific view to the process of talent identification can be useful to develop judo through athlete’s win in judo competitions and sport events.