Ranked second in the men's rankings, Lithuania are a strong choice for the title, having went undefeated five years ago at the last Games, winning their first gold medal in the event.

A 14-8 victory over the United States sealed the title.

However, they are no longer world number ones - now behind Brazil, who won the bronze medal in 2016 and are the defending world champions.

China and reigning world silver medallists Germany are ranked third and fourth in the world.

World bronze medallists Belgium could emerge as a medal contender too.

Ukraine, the US, Turkey, Algeria and Japan are also to feature in the men's competition.

Turkey remain world number one in the women's rankings, far ahead of China and world bronze medallists Brazil who complete the top three.

If the world's top two meet in the final again, it will be a rematch of Rio 2016, which Turkey won 4-1.

The US are the reigning Paralympic bronze medallists and are ranked fourth in the world.

The Russian Paralympic Committee cannot be ruled out, as they are the world champions from 2018 when they competed as Russia, where they defeated Turkey.

Also involved are hosts Japan, Australia, Canada, Israel and Egypt.

Group stage matches take place over the first six days, before the top eight teams advance to the knockout rounds.