It was the second edition of the event after the first in Sao Paulo last year.

The workshop aims to bring together experts in the sport to share their knowledge with the aims of helping participants to learn all the skills needed to start a wheelchair fencing programme.

Nine coaches from Nepal, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Mauritius and France received specialist training from British coaches Baldip Sahota and Ritrawe Sutera in épée and foil.

"What an experience!" said Sahota.

"It was great to see participants from different countries taking part in the IWAS coach education programme, from complete beginners to experienced fencers and coaches.

"You know you have done a good job when everyone is eager, asking questions, being fully engaged and all having a big smile at the end of the day.

"I am looking forward to meeting them with their fencers at an IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup soon!"

Experienced referee Tatia Aptsiauru was also present to give training in foil and épée which was followed by a practical and written exam which was passed by all five entrants.

"It was a big responsibility and at the same time an opportunity to be a leader of the referee seminar in Bengaluru," Aptsiauri said.

"It has been a great experience.

"I think the candidates liked the seminar and they got some new knowledge after it. 

"I hope I will see them as an IWAS wheelchair fencing referee in the future."

IWAS recently launched an online platform featuring training videos, virtual refereeing and coaching courses to give newcomers the chance to learn about the sport.