Argentina has competed at both the IFCPF World Championships and the Paralympic Games, but has never finished in the medals in either event.

[4] In February 2014, an IFCPF coaching workshop was held in Brazil to try to further develop the sport.

[6] In 2016, after getting an endorsement by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA), the IFCPF Anti-Doping Code was formally amended to allow for out of competition testing.

The tournament was important for preparations for the 2015 Parapan American Games, and because it was the last major continental level competition of the year.

This resulted in Iran being put into Group A with the Netherlands, Argentina and the United States.

It was the last major preparation event ahead of the Rio Games for all teams participating.

[36][37][38] Going into the Rio Games, the team was hoping to build on good results earlier in past two years and win a medal.