Dr. Seyed Abdolhamid Ahmadi: Sport Sciences Research Institute Should Become National Scientific Authority for Sports Management

At the Sports Science Pioneers Forum, Dr. Seyed Abdolhamid Ahmadi, faculty member of Jahad Daneshgahi and President of the Sports Journalists Association, emphasized the Sport Sciences Research Institute's (SSRI) vital role in establishing evidence-based sports management nationwide.

Key Recommendations:
National Leadership Role

Transform SSRI into primary scientific reference for sports policymaking

Provide expert support for sports management decisions

Professionalization of Sports Management

Advocate merit-based appointments over non-specialist leadership

Develop precise institutional mandates to reduce sectoral conflicts

Research-Practice Integration

Align graduate thesis topics with practical sports challenges

Support implementation of scientific sports programs

Technological & Diplomatic Development

Enhance sports technology through presidential science department collaborations

Expand regional/global scientific exchanges via sports diplomacy

Strategic Vision:
Dr. Ahmadi highlighted SSRI's unique opportunity to:
 Elevate scientific management standards in Iranian sports
 Bridge research and executive domains
 Position Iran as regional sports science leader