Recognition of the juridical challenges of technological progression in the sport industry (through presenting a solution)

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1 Department of Sport Management, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, IRAN.

2 PhD Candidate, Department of Sport Management, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, IRAN.

10.22098/jast.2025.3613

Abstract

There are various modes of challenges in technology progression in the sport industry, and if proper solutions are not thought upon; many problems will arise in the current field. In this regard, the present study was conducted with the very approach to select the prime policies to protect the rights and interests of all factors relating to the sport industry and to provide an appropriate balance between technology and the rights of the athletes. The present research is practical in terms of purpose and was conducted via a qualitative method using a descriptive phenomenological approach. The participants of the present research contain: university faculty members in the Sport Management Department, legislation, sport law, senior managers of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, coaches and athletes, in 2023. The sampling method was purposeful. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview with open questions. For the final validation of the research, validity and reliability criteria were applied. According to the information obtained from interviews with research experts; the challenges and legal solutions of technological progression in the sport industry entail 54 sub-contents in the form of 6 main contents as: the athletes’ privacy the athletes’ injuries, ethical conflicts, referee problems, intellectual property and live-broadcasting. Taking into account the challenges that have emerged with the progression of technology in the sport industry is a very considerable issue, since it results in full and optimal use of the capacity of athletes and coaches. Moreover, paying attention to the maintenance of justice and moral values governing sports with the progression of new technologies seems to be of importance; as it leads to the desirable and equal use of technology in sports on behalf of the athletes. Therefore, in order to maintain the stated values, the relevant managers should take use of the contents of the study.

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Journal of Advanced Sport Technology

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Available Online from 05 January 2025

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History

  • Receive Date: 16 October 2023
  • Revise Date: 06 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 01 January 2025

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