Dawn Venturas is a highly accomplished sports professional currently serving as the Head Coach for the Saudi Paralympic Swimming team at the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee, with notable achievements at the World Championships in Berlin 2024. With extensive experience in sports coaching and development, Dawn has previously held leadership positions at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club, where a Long Term Athlete Programme was successfully implemented, and at Coach DXB, the largest female sports coaching company in the Middle East. Dawn's career spans roles in sports consulting with PwC, alumni relations at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and various coaching and development positions across the UAE and UK. Dawn has a Bachelor's degree in Sports Coaching Science from Cardiff Metropolitan University and is recognized for contributions to women and youth in sports, motivational speaking, and talent leadership.
Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee | اللجنة الأولمبية والبارالمبية السعودية
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SOPC Mission Build a sustainable and athlete‐centric sport system that produces internationally competitive role models and inspires society to greater participation in sport. SAOC Vision An Athletic Society, Embracing the Olympic Values, with Team Saudi at the Peak of Podium Success is to create an athletic society, embracing the Olympic values and leading the Kingdom to podium success. Over the last year, Saudi Arabian Olympic & Paralympic Committee (SOPC) has embarked on a transformation with a vision to achieve a 3rd level ranking in the 2022 Asian Games and winning a multitude of medals in different sports disciplines for KSA. The overall aim of the organization is to comply with the objectives of International Olympic Committee (IOC) and adopt the best practices of the leading international sport organizations to ensure that SOPC and KSA become strong contenders on the global sports forefront. SOPC aims to promote a change in the life style of the Saudi society, especially the youth by raising awareness and creating interest to participate in sports. The committee has 31 Sport Federations under their realm and the objective is to have a well-rounded team of astounding athletes who can represent their nation with pride & honour. We are committed to build a prominent sports structure in the Kingdom, cultivate elite athletes, and inspire all members of the Saudi society to participate in sports, to achieve sustained competitiveness in the International Sports Arena. Our Values: • Integrity • National Pride • Interdependence • Excellence Contact us: HR@Olympic.sa