Identifying the Consequences of Covid-19 on Iranian Sports

The purpose of this study was to identify the consequences of Covid-19 on Iranian sports. This research was done in a qualitative method and a thematic analysis approach. Further, the research was applied and exploratory. The population consisted of all experts in the field of sports management with scientific background (professors of sports management) and executive background (experts, managers and entrepreneurs in sports). We interviewed 12 subjects by a purposive sampling method. We used face to face and telephone interview in order to collect information. The validity and reliability were assessed by credibility, transferability, dependability, and test–retest. The interviews were analyzed by thematic analysis approach. The results showed that the consequences of Covid-19 on Iranian sports included 72 sub-categories, which were placed in 17 main categories. Finally, 9 concepts were identified: Economic, Tourism, Human Resource, Infrastructure, Media, Health, Communication, Event, and Post-corona. Given the study gaps in this area, the results of this study can be used as a basis for future studies. Moreover, all relevant organizations and managers can get acquainted with the present and future consequences and choose solutions to deal with the consequences.