عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
This study aims to analyze the role of Basij in the transformation and promotion of sports in Iran based on the statements of the Supreme Leader. The Leader emphasizes sport as a key factor in promoting public health, moral education, national identity, and societal progress, and identifies Basij as an influential grassroots organization in advancing both mass and elite sports. Using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, all relevant speeches, directives, and documents related to the Supreme Leader’s views on sports from 1989 to 2023 were examined through a comprehensive census. The findings reveal that the role of Basij in sports transformation can be categorized into four major dimensions: cultural and educational, managerial and policy-making, supportive and infrastructural, and ideological and identity-oriented. The results also indicate that establishing a transformative Basij sports organization requires attention to key principles such as training value based champions, developing infrastructures, strengthening public participation, expanding mass sports, and supporting athletic talents. Overall, the analysis demonstrates that Basij, with its extensive social network, ideological foundation, and educational capacity, can play a significant role in elevating the national sports landscape.
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