They have selected 148 athletes who will compete in 18 sports at Rio 2016.

A notable member of the squad is London 2012 T44 men's long jump winner Markus Rehm. 

The 27-year-old made history at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, when he jumped a new world record of 8.40 metres.

In the process, he became the only Para-athlete to break the eight metre barrier, with German hopeful of being able to compete alongside able-bodied athletes at the Olympic Games.

However, he was unable to convince officials that his bladed leg would not give him an advantage.

Other champions defending their crown are the women's wheelchair basketball team with over half of the team still intact from London 2012.

Edina Muller, a former wheelchair basketball player, is now representing her country in Para-canoe, a sport making its debut at the Games.

Janina Breuer, the 17-year old swimmer, is the youngest member of the squad whilst nine-time Paralympic champion Marianne Buggenhagen will make her seventh Paralympic Games appearance at the age of 63.

Germany’s Chef de Mission Dr Karl Quade is content with the squad representing his country. 

“With 148 athletes we have nominated a powerful team for the games in Rio," he said.

“Apart from many familiar athletes we are also very happy to see that many young talents are joining our squad."