The Paralympics are just around the corner meaning the ParalympicsGB team are in the final stages of preparation. 

228 athletes have been selected to compete for ParalymicsGB in Tokyo, with over 10% Scottish.

The 33 Scottish athletes travelling to Japan include assistants, guides and pilots who will all recive medals if they make the podium. 

ParalympicsGB have a stellar performance history, finishing second on the medal table in Rio 5 years ago. 

It's a success the team will look to repeat later this month as the Tokyo games get underway. 

Here are all the Scottish paralympians you can cheer on as action gets underway on August 24...

Which Scottish athletes are in ParalympicsGB?

Scotland has strong representation in ParalympicsGB across various sports. 

Here are the 33 Scottish athletes, where they are from and their events: 

Boccia

Stephen McGuire, Bellshill (BC4)

Jamie McCowan, Ayr (BC3)

Scott McCowan, Ayr (BC3)

Gary McCowan, Ayr (assistant)

Linda McCowan, Ayr (assistant)

It's something of a family affair, with Gary and Linda the parents of Jamie and Scott!

Para-archery

Nathan Macqueen, Dumfries (Compound Men Open)

Para athletics

Libby Clegg, Dumfries (T11 200m and 4x100m)

Jo Butterfield, Glasgow (F51 Club Throw)

Sammi Kinghorn, Melrose (T53 100m, 400m, 800m and 4x100m relay)

Stef Reid, New Zealand (T64 Long Jump)

Maria Lyle, Dunbar (T35 100m and 200m)

Owen Miller, Dunfermline (T20 1500m)

Derek Rae, Fife (T46 marathon)

Ben Rowlings, Coventry (T34 100m and 800m)

Melanie Woods, Glasgow (T54 400m and 800m)

Para-cycling

Finlay Graham, Strathpeffer (C3 Individual Pursuit, C3 Time Trial and C1-3 Road Race)

Jenny Holl, Blair Drummond (pilot)

Neil Fachie, Aberdeen (Men's B kilo and individual pursuit)

Aileen McGlynn, Paisley (Women's B kilo and individual pursuit)

Lewis Stewart, Bishopbriggs (pilot)

Para Swimming

Conner Morrison, Aberdeen (S14, SB14, SM14)

Andrew Mullen, Glasgow (S5, SB4, SM5)

Stephen Clegg, Edinburgh (S12, SB12, SM12)

Scott Quinn, Edinburgh (S14, SB14, SM14)

Toni Shaw, Aberdeen (S9, SB9, SM9)

Louis Lawler, Glasgow (S14, SB14, SM14)

Para-triathlon

Alison Peasgood, Dunfermline (PTVI)

Hazel Smith, Edinburgh (guide)

Para Powerlifting

Michael Yule, Edinburgh (-80kg)

Wheelchair basketball

Robyn Love, Ayr (3.5)

Jude Hamer, Exeter (4.0)

Wheelchair tennis

Gordon Reid, Alexandria (Open)

Para-shooting

Lesley Stewart, Blairgowrie (R8 50m Rifle 3 Position Women SH1 and R2 10m Air Rifle Standing Women SH1)