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A 27-member Indian squad, including 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to compete in the 2025 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23.
Leading the team is Paralympian and Arjuna Awardee Sharath M Gayakwad, who now serves as the national coach. Ahead of the event, Sharath expressed confidence in the squad, stating, “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.”
The squad features a dynamic mix of experienced athletes and rising stars. 2021 Paralympian Niranjan Mukundan brings international experience and leadership, while Asian Para Games finalists Shridhar N Malagi, Gopichand Lingual, and Tejas Nandakumar are expected to be strong contenders. Herojit Rajkumar and Shams Alam add crucial depth with their consistency and perseverance.
Among the women, 2018 Asian Para Games medalist Devanshi Satija returns with renewed focus, while Vaishnavi Jagtap continues her impressive rise. Himanshu Nandal, who has been visually impaired since birth, has emerged as a standout talent with multiple national golds and record-breaking feats. He had met the qualifying standard for the 2024 Paris Paralympics but missed out due to limited slots.
The team also includes promising young talents such as Afrid Attar, Ali Imam, Chaitanya Kulkarni, Bhavani Karthik, Ajibur Molla, Sai Nikhil, Kiran Tak, Sathi Mondal, and Garima Vyas, highlighting India’s growing strength in para swimming.
This tournament marks another milestone in India’s journey toward sporting excellence and inclusivity. With rigorous preparation and high aspirations, the team is determined to deliver standout performances and further India’s impact on the global para sports stage.
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