Malk and Seif Elshekh and Rian Gasser Heviez represented Dominica at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia from November 6 to 8.
Dominica: Dominica is being represented by three young swimmers at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia, as the athletes take part in one of the region’s major swimming competitions.
The team includes siblings Malk and Seif Elshekh, who are returning to the competition after representing Dominica last year. Both swimmers also competed at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Santo Domingo earlier this year.
Seif also has experience in other international events such as the CARIFTA Championships, which was held in Martinique this year and the Youth Olympic Games that took place in Dakar, Senegal.
The third member of the team, Rian Gasser Heviez, is making his first appearance at the OECS Championships. He will compete in the Boys 9-10 category. The team is accompanied by Team Manager Woodrow Lawrence, Coach Jason Robin, Safeguarding Officer Nickessa Sorhaindo Angol, and Physiotherapist Clevon.
“Representing Dominica this weekend are siblings Malk and Seif Elshekh, both returning to the OECS Championships after competing last year. Both swimmers also represented Dominica at the CAC Games in Santo Domingo this summer, while Seif additionally competed at the CARIFTA Championships in Martinique earlier this year and also just returned from the Youth Olympics in Dakar. Joining the team for the first time is Rian Gasser Heviez, who will compete in the Boys 9–10 category,” shared Dominica Amateur Swimming Association on their Facebook page.
They arrived in Saint Lucia on November 6, 2026, ahead of the championships, which took place from November 6 to 8 at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Gros Islet.
“We wish Malk, Seif, and Rian the very best as they take to the pool to represent Dominica. Swim strong and make us proud! Go Team Dominica!” further read the post.
Their participation provides Dominica another chance to display its young talents in swimming at the regional level. It will also allow the athletes to gain valuable experience against competition from across the Eastern Caribbean.