Sam Ingram will hunt for a third Paralympic medal in Rio ©ParalympicsGB

Double Paralympic medallist Sam Ingram is among four British judoka to be confirmed for Rio 2016.

The 30-year-old, who won under-90kg silver on home soil at London 2012, can now dream of a third medal in Brazil after also winning bronze in the division at Beijing 2008.

Also a World Championship silver medallist, Ingram will be joined in Rio by Jonathan Drane, Chris Skelley and Jack Hodgson.

“My experiences in London have really spurred me on to Rio, and I’ve been working incredibly hard to ensure that I can give it everything when I go to compete," said Ingram, who is based in Edinburgh and was born with an eye condition meaning he has no central vision.

"The standard of competition is so high that every day counts.

"We’ve got months of intensive training ahead but I’m ready for the challenge.”

Drane, who will compete at under-81kg, was a member of Britain's senior squad before the diagnosis of his visual impairment. 

Jonathan Drane, white, and Chris Skelley, blue, have both been selected for Rio
Jonathan Drane, white, and Chris Skelley, blue, have both been selected for Rio ©ParalympicsGB

He won a World Championship bronze medal in Colorado Springs in 2014.

"It’s a real honour to represent your country at the Paralympics and it’s pretty special to be celebrating my selection alongside some of the guys that I train alongside every day," he said.

"Injury has been a challenge but I’m back in training and am really focussed on making sure my rivals know they’re up against a truly formidable opponent in Rio.”

Skelley, another visually impaired judoka, and Hodgson, meanwhile, are both European Championship bronze medallists, at under-100kg and over-100kg level respectively.

Hodgson has Ushers syndrome - a rare genetic disorder which causes hearing loss and visual impairment, making his qualification for Rio a tremendous achievement. 

Penny Briscoe, the ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission for Rio 2016, said: "This is a very talented and committed group of athletes and I’m delighted to announce their selection to ParalympicsGB.

"I’m excited by their potential and by the competition that we can expect to see in Rio.

"I’d like to wish all of the athletes the very best of luck with their ongoing training and preparation.

“The inclusion of three new athletes pays tribute to the positive training environment created at the British Judo Centre of Excellence in Walsall and I’d like to commend the work led by Ian Johns to help develop British Judo’s program for VI athletes.”

The quartet join sailor Helena Lucas as confirmed members of Britain's Paralympics squad, with more team announcements expected soon.