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| Abstract-ID: | 2248 |
| Title of the paper: | A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES OF THE ITALIAN (CONI) AND TURKISH (TMOK) OLYMPIC COMMITTEES |
| Authors: | DEMIR, F., Rossi, R., Özel, L. |
| Institution: | Palermo University |
| Department: | Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Abstract text | Introduction and Purpose The purpose of this academic paper is to compare the Olympic Committees of Italy and Turkey—countries known for their deep-rooted history in sports, international achievements, and athlete development—and to make cross-national comparisons between them. Method This study is an international comparative sport management research conducted using a qualitative research method. Along with a descriptive approach, a horizontal approach was employed due to the comparison of the Olympic systems of the two countries. Comparative research is one of the frequently used methods in the field of social sciences. Within this scope, the Italian and Turkish Olympic Committees were examined comparatively. Document analysis was used as the data collection method. Accordingly, data regarding similarities and differences between the countries were gathered from various scientific sources (websites, reports, theses, and academic articles). Typical case sampling was used as the sampling method. The data were compared and analyzed using a descriptive analysis approach. Findings In this section of the study, findings related to the comparison of the Olympic committees of Italy and Turkey were tabulated and interpreted based on three variables. These variables are the management structures, financing systems, and policies of the Olympic committees. In line with these variables, the findings were tabulated, cross-country comparisons were made, and the results were reported. Conclusion The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) was established in 1914. It holds authority in sports management in Italy and operates under government supervision. CONI is a public institution with a semi-autonomous status and operates under the Prime Ministry. It is responsible for the financing and supervision of sports federations in Italy, as well as for the education and development of athletes who will represent Italy in international competitions. CONI has extensive administrative and legal authority. Funding from the Ministry of Sport is transferred to CONI, and federations are financed and supervised through CONI. The organization is funded through state resources, IOC revenues, and national and international sponsorships. CONI is the main actor in all sporting activities, whereas TMOK only plays a role in the Olympic representation process. CONI coordinates all national federations and manages financial distribution. The Turkish National Olympic Committee (TMOK) was established in 1908. This organization operates under the authority of the International Olympic Committee and functions within the scope of Law No. 5253 on Associations. It has an autonomous structure and status and operates independently of the state. It does not have a direct influence on state sports policies. Its primary duty is to manage all processes of the Turkish national teams that compete in international competitions. TMOK is not the main authority in sports management in Turkey. |
| Topic: | Sport Management and law |
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