According to the Public Relations Office of the Second International Conference on Citizen Sport and Sustainable Development, Dr. Habib Honari, President of the Iranian Scientific Association of Sport Management and Chair of the Conference Strategic Council, emphasized the importance of strengthening scientific foundations in urban planning and policymaking.

Dr. Honari highlighted the pivotal role of the Iranian Scientific Association of Sport Management in advancing specialized knowledge across the country, stating:

“The Iranian Scientific Association of Sport Management has always regarded its support for distinguished scientific conferences as one of its primary missions. The organization of this international conference provides a valuable platform for bringing together leading scholars and professionals to exchange innovative approaches in sustainable development and urban sport management.”

Emphasizing the scientific outcomes of the conference, Dr. Honari added:

“One of the most significant achievements of this edition is the opportunity for selected papers to be published in the prestigious Research in Sport Management and Marketing journal of the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. This collaboration reflects the conference’s high academic standards and its commitment to documenting and disseminating outstanding scholarly contributions through reputable academic publications.”

Concluding his remarks, Dr. Honari invited faculty members, students, researchers, and practitioners to actively participate in the conference, stating:

“Our objective within the Strategic Council is to enhance the standards of sport management and transform scientific findings into practical solutions that improve citizens’ quality of life. The Iranian Scientific Association of Sport Management will fully support the research capacities and scientific achievements of this conference.”