Consequences of Commercialization of Iraqi Handball Clubs
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This study examines the consequences of commercialization in Iraqi handball clubs as a strategy for sustainable development. Using a qualitative, applied–developmental approach, data were collected through purposive interviews with 18 handball experts and specialists. The interviews were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding until theoretical saturation was reached. The findings identified four major consequences of commercialization: increased social participation through public engagement in sport, reinforcement of national identity via sports symbolism and collective pride, economic growth through job creation and sustainable revenue, and managerial development through professionalization and innovation. The study concludes that commercialization represents a multidimensional approach that can enhance financial sustainability, strengthen social capital, promote national cohesion, and improve managerial structures, offering policymakers a viable pathway for developing Iraqi handball.
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