Canada will have to ward off competition from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, the United States, and Venezuela in order to finish in the top four and gain qualification for the World Championships in the South Korean city of Incheon next summer.

"This tournament is a great opportunity for our athletes and coaches to build on our recent accomplishments," said Team Canada men's head coach Jerry Tonello.

"A top-four finish will allow us to continue working towards the top of the podium at the 2014 World Championship and Rio 2016.

"We have a good combination of veterans and young players which makes for a dynamic and energised group keen on building on Canada's success."

Canada will be looking to continue their momentum from London 2012 at next month's Americas Cup

Seven members of the Canada team that took gold at London 2012 will compete in Bogotá, whilst there are four new additions for the team that has won three of the last four Paralympic gold medals in the sport.

Abdi Dini, Adam Lancia, Chad Jassman, Dave Durepos, David Eng, Bo Hedges and Tyler Miller are the London 2012 gold medallists included in the squad, and they will be joined by Aaron Moseley-Williams, Jonathan Vermette, Mickael Poulin and Nikola Goncin.

The Americas Cup is due to take place from August 4 to August 11 in the Colombian capital.

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