Study Problems of Iranian Sports Management (Case Study of Track and Field Federation)

The goal of this study was to study the Problems of Iranian Sports Management (Case Study of Track and Field Federation). Athletics is a kind of sport events which is one of the main sports around the world. According advance of other events, it would advance and it is a factor the index of public sports. Subjects consisted of 142 experts including athletes, coaches and "A" level instructors of this sport.

We used descriptive method in which a questionnaire produced and validity of questions measured by faculties of Physical Education, who were also expert in Athletics (Cronbach's Alpha= 93٪). Using descriptive methods, such as the Friedman test and Chi Square, the goals and hypothesis of research were analyzed.

The findings revealed 9 challenging factors in Athletics of Iran. These challenges according to their importance includes: Lack of budget and financial facilities (Mean: 4.39) it is known as most important factor.  low attention of the media to Athletics (Mean: 4.31) lack of facilities and equipment (Mean:4.16) it is been located in the next grade, too Lack of talent identification(Mean:4.12) Lack of proper governance (Mean: 4.11) Low competitive events (Mean: 4.02) lack of qualified coaches and specialists(Mean:3.96) low level Athletics league (Mean: 3.89) it is been located in the next grade, and lack of talented athletes in the sport (Mean: 2.90) it is been located in the last challenge.

Development of athletes depended teamwork of all related organization including NOC, physical education organization and Track and Field Federation.