comparative Study of Islamic Republic of Iran and Selected Countries Elite Sport Strategies (England, Australia, South Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan and South Africa), Emphasizing the Olympic Games (1996-2016)

The purpose of this study evaluating strategies for the elite sports of selected countries emphasizing the Olympic Games and compared to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Method of gathering required information was library studies and due to the nature of the study, the comparative method; four stages: description, interpretation, neighborhood and comparison were used to describe and analyze information. Selected countries reviewed in the research    includes England, Australia, South Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan and South Africa. Countries are selected from five different continents and The reason for choosing countries; the UK's notable upswing from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics so far, continuing Australian and South Korean presence in top ten nations medal distribution standings in the last six Olympic periods, placement Canada at a relatively stable position and Kazakhstan and South Africa, have been in a situation that is almost the same as our country's position on this table. Research results show that in selected countries for the elite sports strategy are codified and have almost succeeded in achieving their goals. Our elite sports system has a Codified strategy but some important elements of the elite sport development like hosting major sports events, is not considered and some goals are not met and have caused that the national elite sports will not be developed properly.