Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 “Associate Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan”
2 PhD student in Sport Management, Department of Sport Management and Movement Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3 Department of Sport Management and Movement Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
4 PhD student in Sports Management, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative analysis of the legal and implementation challenges and proposed solutions for the privatization of sports facilities under Article 27. The qualitative research method was conducted with the approach of Brown and Clark (2006). The statistical population consisted of 15 experts, specialists, and experts from the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the General Directorate of Sports and Youth. The research tool was a semi-structured interview. Validation was conducted using the approach (Guba and Lincoln, 1989). The legal challenges of Article 27 of Sports included 6 main themes (process challenges, ownership challenges, legal challenges, social challenges, economic challenges, and organizational challenges) and 49 sub-themes. The implementation challenges of Article 27 of Sports included 6 main themes (management challenges, regulatory challenges, public challenges, financial and economic challenges, technological and digital challenges, and environmental challenges) and 43 sub-themes. The solutions to address the challenges of Article 27 of the Sport Law included 4 main themes (financial and economic solutions, regulatory and administrative solutions, legal and contractual solutions, and solutions to address implementation challenges) and 42 sub-themes. Based on the findings, the implementation of Article 27 of the Sport Law faces numerous legal and implementation challenges. The proposed operational solutions include: accurate assessment of asset value, establishment of independent regulatory bodies, regulation of supportive laws, use of digital technologies, and design of short- and long-term operational plans.
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