Strategies for the Development of International Sport Diplomacy in the Volleyball Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran

In recent years, Iran's volleyball sport has made significant progress and the Iranian national team has been able to compete in the World Volleyball League. This situation has provided the Iranian Volleyball Federation with diplomatic opportunities. The purpose of this study was to develop strategies for the development of international sports diplomacy in the volleyball federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The study was conducted qualitatively by interviewing Iranian volleyball officials (N = ۴), academic experts in sports diplomacy (N = ۴) and internationally experienced coaches and referees (N = ۵). Data analysis with theme analysis techniques revealed that the five emerging themes included: Challenges, Principles of Effective International Sports Diplomacy, International Sports Diplomacy Success Factors, International Diplomacy Development Strategies in Volleyball Federation, and the implications of International Sports Diplomacy that included ۱۸ sub-themes and ۴۳ open codes. The Iranian Volleyball Federation faces several challenges in international sports diplomacy that must be resolved. By adhering to the three principles of mutual respect, realism, and sovereignty and by providing success, stability, timing, mental, technical and manpower, this federation can implement strategies of acquiring seats, hosting, sending out manpower, enhancing internal interactions and becoming a regional hub that has two types of sporting and general consequences.

کلیدواژه ها:

Sport Diplomacy ، International Sport ، Volleyball Regional Hub