The Road to an Olympic Medal: The Case of Gymnastics and Archery Federations

Authors : Abdulmenaf Korkutata

Pages : 195-204

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to determine the reasons, attitudes, and management policies followed by the Gymnastics and Archery Federations, which won Olympic medals for the first time in Turkey\\\'s Olympic history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Additionally, this study aims to present an exemplary roadmap for other federations by analyzing these policies. In the research, a semi-structured interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The research data was obtained through online and email-based individual interviews. The study was completed by conducting interviews with two federation presidents (Gymnastics and Archery). The researchers transferred the responses of the two federation presidents directly into Word documents without any modifications and analyzed the data using the content analysis method with the help of expert academics in the field. The researchers coded the data from both interviews and later categorized them into themes and categories. They collaboratively examined the codes, themes, and categories. The Gymnastics and Archery Federations, which won an Olympic medal for the first time, emphasized that their innovative, transformative, and collaborative projects contributed to their success. It was found that selecting management teams and boards from experts in their respective fields, preferably from within the sport itself, and ensuring coordination among them contributed to success. They considered the medals won at the 2020 Olympics as just the beginning, believing that dreams had been realized and that there were no limits. Their primary goal is to increase success in every upcoming Olympic event. In conclusion, while Participant K1 emphasized the importance of a newly established and sustainable system and transparency at every component level on the road to success, Participant K2 highlighted the significance of individual responsibilities and the importance of guiding individuals in leadership.
Keywords : Olympics, Gymnastics, Archery