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

Background: 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 ۱۴۲ experts including athletes, coaches and "A" level instructors of this sport. Methods: 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= ۹۳٪). Using descriptive methods, such as the Friedman test and Chi Square, the goals and hypothesis of research were analyzed. Findings: The findings revealed ۹ challenging factors in Athletics of Iran. These challenges according to their importance includes: Lack of budget and financial facilities (Mean: ۴.۳۹) it is known as most important factor.  low attention of the media to Athletics (Mean: ۴.۳۱) lack of facilities and equipment (Mean:۴.۱۶) it is been located in the next grade, too Lack of talent identification(Mean:۴.۱۲) Lack of proper governance (Mean: ۴.۱۱) Low competitive events (Mean: ۴.۰۲) lack of qualified coaches and specialists(Mean:۳.۹۶) low level Athletics league (Mean: ۳.۸۹) it is been located in the next grade, and lack of talented athletes in the sport (Mean: ۲.۹۰) it is been located in the last challenge. Conclusion: Development of athletes depended teamwork of all related organization including NOC, physical education organization and Track and Field Federation.