Abstract
The aim of the study is to identify the main challenges facing women’s sports in Iraq and to propose solutions from the perspective of Iraqi girls. The researchers believe in the significant role sports play in society by supporting women, developing their potential, and alleviating the psychological, social, and health burdens they face, which in turn affects their essential role in building society as a whole. Therefore, the researchers decided to study the obstacles and issues that women’s sports in Iraq face and to propose solutions based on what Iraqi girls feel.
The researchers used the descriptive survey method as it is appropriate for addressing the research problem. The study sample consisted of female students from the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Babylon and the University of Diyala. The sample was selected purposively and included 200 students, with 100 students from each university.
After distributing the questionnaire, which consisted of 35 items covering five areas—(facilities, social, cultural, health, security, and religious aspects)—the data was collected and statistically processed to obtain the results. The researchers reached the following key conclusions:
Additionally, the researchers recommend the following:
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Kazar, Mazen Hadi and Shhadeh, Sabbar Mahmoud
(2019)
"The Challenges Facing Women's Sports in Iraq and the Proposed Solutions from the Perspective of Girls,"
Modern Sport: Vol. 18:
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