SWOT Analysis of strategic Position of Cycling Federation in Iran

The purpose of this research is to design and develop strategies of cycling federation in Iran. Here, the descriptive methodology would be applied based upon the case study. The Statistical population included the physical education professors, the managers of cycling committees and boards, educated coaches and M.A students involved in cycling federation affairs. The statistical sample encompasses 50 individuals selected totally due to limited Statistical population. To collect the data, we used library resources, literature and background review, interviews and open as well as closed questionnaires. Having developed the closed questionnaire, we had the validity confirmed by the professors and their reliability was confirmed using Cronbach alpha Coefficient (a=0.94). For research findings analysis purpose, Friedman test and group discussion were taken into account. After identifying the most important strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the field of championship sport and ranking them in the existing order, we selected most important ones through group discussion. Different climates in country was the most important opportunity and lack of Television coverage was the most conspicuous threat. Finally, it was concluded cycling federation position in SWOT model was that of conservative We formulated 23 strategies including 6 SO,6 ST,6 WO and 5 WT strategies.