Examining the Barriers Affecting the Admission and Observance of Environmental Policies and Regulations in Sport Events

The purpose of this study was to examining the barriers affecting the admission and observance of environmental policies and regulations in sport. The present research was mix method research that carried out in qualitative and quantitative methods. The statistical population of the study included elites and experts in the field of sport and environment. The sampling method was purposeful. For this purpose, 12 elites and experts were selected as the sample of the study. The instrument for collecting this research was a semi-structured interview and a researcher-made questionnaire. In the quantitative analysis have been used Structural Equation Method with PLS approach and Electre method and use of Solver Electre method. The qualitative research results showed that 21 effective Micro barrier were obtained for the admission and observance of environmental policies and regulations in sport through interviews, which were categorized in 5 categories of economic, political, cultural, technical and legal barriers. Regarding the results of the method of Electre, it has been determined that a legal barrier with an overloading number of 4 is the most important barrier to the adherence and observance of environmental laws and policies in sport. Also, technical barriers with the number of overtakes were another important obstacle in admitting and observing environmental regulations and policies in sport. Also, technical barriers with the number of overtakes were another important obstacle in admitting and observing environmental laws and policies in sport.