Analysis of the reality of diplomatic relations the Iraqi and Asian Football Federations from the perspective of the Executive Committee members and the General Assembly
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v80.119716Keywords:
Diplomatic relations, Iraqi football federation, Asian football federation, foot-ballAbstract
Objective: To develop and standardize a scale for diplomatic relations, and to understand the current state of diplomatic relations and sports partnerships through the responses of the Executive Committee and General Assembly members of the Iraqi Football Association.
Research methodology: The researchers adopted a descriptive approach using analytical and correlational methods. The research population included all members of the Executive Office and the General Assembly of the Iraqi Football Association for the 2024-2025 sports season, totaling (79) members. A scale consisting of (27) items was used, which is the scale in its final form. Note that the scale in its initial form was (38) items, and after completing the discriminatory validity, it became (30) items, and after the internal validity coefficient, the scale became (27) ítems.
Results: The Diplomatic Relations Scale showed a mean score of 118.75, significantly exceeding the hypothetical mean of 81 (t=17.49, p=0.00). This reflects a high level of engagement among the sample in adopting the dimensions of diplomatic relations. The items with the highest priority, according to the relative importance index, were as follows: Hosting international tournaments under the auspices of the Asian and International Federations (RII=0.98), Supporting the Anti-Doping and Drug Control Committee (RII=0.96), Implementing integrity and transparency in administrative and financial matters (RII=0.95), Supporting and promoting the values of justice and human rights in sports competitions (RII=0.95), Institutionally supporting women's football (RII=0.91).
Conclusions: The members of the Executive Committee and the General Assembly of the Iraqi Football Association are strongly committed to achieving effective representation on the committees of the Asian and International Football Federations.
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