The organisation confirmed a list of 17 athletes, who will participate across the Alpine skiing and figure skating events in the Russian city.

Ayesha Franks and Fleur O’Donohue have been selected to compete in Alpine skiing in the female advanced category, while Stefan Nakoneczny, Cameron De Vial and Gustavo Santos will contest the men’s event.

Marcus Mason Williams has been selected as a reserve in the men’s competition.

Joanne Desmond, Emily Plant and Elanor Sinden are due to compete in the female intermediates event, with Kathryn Martin selected as a reserve.

The men’s team includes Jack Hale, Matthew Evans, Anthony Hibbard and reserve Charlie Marshall.

Figure skaters Stephanie Gott, Jonathan Higgins, Jennifer Gibson, Courtney Montgomery, Callum Mills and Jennifer Lee complete the team.

“I’m absolutely delighted for all our amazing athletes who have been selected to compete at the Special Olympics Winter Games in Kazan in 2022,” said Michelle Carney, Special Olympics GB chief executive.

“To represent your country in any sport is a remarkable achievement.

“To represent your country as an athlete with an intellectual disability adds a whole other level of respect.

“I know our athletes will do Britain proud and we are looking forward to sharing their amazing stories in the build up to the Games moving forward."

Alex Williams, Special Olympics GB’s head of delegation for the Special Olympics World Winter Games, congratulated athletes named in the team following a selection process.

“Following a difficult selection process we are thrilled to be able to announce our team to represent Britain in Kazan in 2022,” Williams said.

“Congratulations to all our athletes who have been selected to compete and commiserations to those who did not get chosen this time.

“We just wish we could have taken everyone who applied.

“Now the hard work begins, and we are looking forward to getting to know each other and getting ready for the most amazing opportunity of representing Britain on such a world stage.”

The Games will aim to transform attitudes about intellectual disabilities in Russia, as well as create new opportunities for social integration for the estimated three million people with intellectual disabilities in the country.

Around 2,000 athletes from 108 nations are expected to compete at the Games.

The Games will also feature 3,000 volunteers and 4,000 dignitaries and family members.

Special Olympics World Winter Games aims to create an inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities, with the event also seeking to provide a prominent platform for the movement’s work in health, education, and leadership for athletes.

The Games are due to feature Alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, floorball, cross-country skiing, figure skating, and short track speed skating.