International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education

Authors
Mlashu Tsegay, Mati Vanan, Kesatie Legesse, Abebe Ejigu

Abstract
This study sought to investigate factors influencing women’s leadership in national sport organizations. The purpose of the study was to establish how culture, influences women leadership in national sport organizations and to assess from the bases of policy regulatory framework which affect women leadership in national sport organizations; moreover, to identify the influence of networking on women participation in leadership in national sport organizations. A survey research design was used following by quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study targeted on 27 organizations. And Comprehensive sampling method were used to all the respondents A questionnaire with closed and open ended items was used. The questionnaire items were in five point likert scale items ranging from (1-5). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics that involved frequency distribution Tables and percentage. The study findings showed that participation of women in leadership in national sport organizations influenced by culture, religion and networking. Key recommendations are made. Religious institutions should be encouraged to involve women in their leadership structures so that they can set model for others to follow, full implementation of legal/policies that have been put in place to empower women’s in all national sport organizations.