A Model of Weightlifting Development in Asia

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ali Moradi 1 ΒΆ
Shahram Alam 2
Meysam Shabaninia 3
Lora Chapari 4
1 PhD student, Department of Physical Education, Shoushtar branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of physical Education, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini(RAH), shahre-rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 3.Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Shoushtar branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Dezful branch, Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran (Received:2022/08/24;Accepted:
10.22034/ntsmj.2023.721102
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to develop a model for the development of weightlifting in Asia. According to the purpose of the present study, this research was qualitative research and was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature and method. The statistical population of the research was all Asian weightlifting experts. The condition of expertise in this research was to have at least 10 years of work experience in the field of weightlifting and at least a master's degree. Sampling was a combination of two methods, purposeful and snowball, and the sample size was determined based on the time to reach information saturation. The interviews started with 2 targeted interviews and after conducting 17 interviews, the findings were repeated, but for more certainty, the interviews continued until the 20th interview and, finally, the qualitative part was concluded by conducting 20 interviews. Open, central and selective coding was used with the Strauss and Corbin approach. The results of qualitative analysis and open, central and selective coding showed that the management transformation in weightlifting in Asia, the development of a local model of talent management in weightlifting in Asia, the improvement of the position of weightlifting in the sport of the member countries of the Asian Confederation, the development of training and empowerment of human resources, the improvement of economic and marketing processes Weightlifting federations, development of venues and sports equipment related to weightlifting, branding and development of the Asian weightlifting brand, structural development and legal environment are among the most important strategies for the development of weightlifting in Asia. Paying attention to the factors obtained in this research will make the development of weightlifting in Asia smoother.
Keywords
Asian continent
development
strategy
weight lifting
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