Abstract
The purpose of the research was to investigate the investment status of the private sector in the development of championship sports in Ardabil and to identify obstacles and ways of working. In terms of the nature of the research, the present research is exploratory-applied; The manner and method of research, qualitative; The ruling paradigm of research is interpretive; And the method of data analysis is Glazer's unstructured method and the source of data collection includes interviews. The statistical community in the qualitative sector consists of experts and faculty members who have scientific and operational experience or both in the field of research. The statistical sample includes experts and faculty members who have scientific and operational experience or both in the field of research; It is possible that they were selected by purposeful sampling and then expressed their opinions and views about the interview questions. Sampling continued until data saturation. Finally, 11 people formed the statistical sample. First, the researcher reviewed the literature and theoretical foundations related to the research. Then, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a statistical sample. At first, explanations were given regarding the research topic and they are asked to state their opinion regarding the research topic and then state the other factors that they consider. The interview continued until data saturation. The survey form was given to them. After the completion of each interview, the interview data was analyzed in order to base the research model. The steps of analyzing the data collected from the interview were done in three stages of coding according to Glazer's method. For data analysis, the method of continuous comparison was used during three stages of open, central and selective coding by Max Kyuda software version 2020. The obtained results show that environmental, behavioral, structural, legal and socio-cultural factors, strategic plan and large investment are among the obstacles of private sector investment in the development of championship sports in Ardabil.