The 29-year-old Cuban triumphed in the T64 100, 200 and 400 metre events at London 2012 and is hopeful of defending the titles in Rio, but has also expressed her desire to win the T45/46/47 long jump event at the Games.

She had previously claimed double gold at Beijing 2008 and also boasts seven world titles.

Castillo, who had her right arm amputated and lost the cartilage of her left ear when involved in a bus crash aged 10, has been receiving the support of the Agitos Foundation en-route to competing in Rio.

She took part in a training camp in São Paulo in 2015 which was funded by the Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

The Cuban is one of 155 athletes, coaches and classifiers from 23 countries to take part in sessions in the build-up to the Games, which have looked to provide expert training on how coaching and Para-sport standards can be improved as a legacy to Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

“It was very interesting because they explained to the Paralympic athletes, many of whom were very young, that life goes beyond sports and you can still be useful to society once retired,” Castillo said.

“People value me for who I am and what I have achieved, I have learned to value and accept myself the way I am.

“Having a disability does not mean you should stop doing what you like, you can still develop your full potential as a person.

“I want to reclaim the 100m, 200m and 400m T46 Paralympic titles and also win the long jump T45/46/47 event.

“This would be my first time competing in the long jump, but after winning silver at last year’s World Championships, I truly believe I can make a splash in Rio."

Castillo is one of eight athletes from Latin America whose stories are being featured by the Agitos Foundation in films ahead of the Paralympic Games.

The videos are aimed at displaying the compelling stories which exist in Para-sport development, with a final film for each athlete set to be published the week before the Games begin on September 7.

The Agitos Foundation are encouraging the public to use #TeamAgitos on social media to show they are part of the team for developing Para-sport, whether they are part fans, athletes or coaches.