Paracanoe classification

[2] In April 2015, the International Canoe Federation released a new classification system ahead of the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

[6] Eligible paddlers meet one of the following: KL2-class competitors have partial leg and trunk function alongside good arm strength.

[6] Eligible paddlers meet one of the following: Paracanoe athletes have an opportunity to compete at an international level.

This policy was put into place in 2014, with the goal of avoiding last minute changes in classes that would negatively impact athlete training preparations.

All competitors needed to be internationally classified with their classification status confirmed prior to the Games, with exceptions to this policy being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.