New Delhi, March 20 -- A 27-member Indian contingent, comprising 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious 2025 Para Swimming World Series, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23.

The team will be led by Paralympian and Arjuna Awardee Sharath M Gayakwad, who now serves as the national coach.

Speaking ahead of the event, Sharath said, "This is one of the most promising contingents India has produced. The team has trained with incredible dedication, and I'm confident they will make the nation proud on the international stage," as quoted in a release from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

The squad features a strong blend of experience and emerging talent. Niranjan Mukundan, ...