The reality and prospects of investment in the Algerian sports sector (A model of a startup in anthropometric body measurements for athletes)
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the reality and prospects, sports investment, sports sector, startups, anthropometric measurements, sports developmentAbstract
This descriptive-analytical study explored the current state and future prospects of investment in Algeria's sports sector, addressing how to overcome existing challenges and the potential role of a specialized startup in anthropometric body measurements. The findings indicate that Algerian sports investment heavily relies on government spending, with varying quality infrastructure needing modernization. While football attracts the most investment, other sports and related industries receive limited attention. Key growth obstacles include complex legal and regulatory frameworks, funding access difficulties, a lack of transparency in some sports entities, and limited market size in certain areas. Despite these challenges, promising opportunities exist, such as developing modern infrastructure, investing in specialized academies, supporting sports industries (equipment, nutrition, technology), fostering sports tourism, and promoting less popular sports. These prospects are amplified by government incentives for non-oil sector investment, the potential for public-private partnerships, and increasing societal interest in health and fitness. Crucially, the study demonstrated that an anthropometric measurement startup can significantly boost investment and develop the Algerian sports sector. By offering precise physical assessments, identifying suitable body types for various sports, monitoring training and nutrition impacts, and providing scientific recommendations, such a startup directly enhances athletic performance, aids in talent discovery, and guides development. Furthermore, it can create specialized jobs, foster entrepreneurship, and raise awareness of sports science's importance. Consequently, the study affirms its hypotheses, concluding that despite challenges, substantial investment opportunities exist in Algerian sports, and the anthropometric measurement startup model presents a promising solution for sector revitalization and creating tangible economic and social value.
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