A Strategic Analysis of Hosting the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The purpose of the present study is the strategic analysis of hosting the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The research method is qualitative and descriptive and it is considered as a strategic study. The statistical population consisted of all those who were active in the field of physical education in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Military, active experts in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army (AJA) as well as athletes and coaches who had attended in the CISM games. The research sample was chosen purposefully and the interviews continued until theoretical saturation. The research instrument consisted of interviews, exchanging views with the elites, and library study. In order to achieve the research objectives, a list of strength and weakness points as well as chances and threats for hosting and holding the World’s Military Games in Iran was made using Delphi method and then it was finalized by the expert advice of the scholars. The research results showed that the strategic status of our country in terms of hosting the CISM games is SO or competitive. It indicates that hosting the CISM in Iran has some strength points in terms of internal factors and also some chances in terms of external factors which should be considered in setting the guidelines. The strategic status of the armed forces sports to host the CISM is seemingly without any weakness or restriction; however, it actually has some drawbacks which can be turned into strength points in case of suitable and comprehensive planning.