Israel has won over 300 medals in the Paralympics, which began in London 64 years ago, inspired by a German Jewish refugee, Dr Ludwig Guttmann.
"We were one of the best teams during the 1970s and 1980s," said Mr Bolotin. "Israel was one of the pioneer nations so we had a beginner's advantage. Secondly, because we have a lot of army disabled, we have very high quality sport facilities for rehabilitation."
But he admitted the competition was getting tougher, with more money invested in Paralympic sports by other countries, and with more Paralympians training from childhood.
Half of those competing for Israel this year rebuilt their lives after being injured during their army service, including shooter Doron Shazir, whose leg was amputated after he stepped on a landmine in Lebanon, and sailor Arnon Efrati, who lost his arm during the Yom Kippur War.
"I hope this is a chance to say Israel can win some medals," said Daphna Harrari, general manager of Etgarim, a charity which organises extreme sports for Israel's disabled. "The whole country is waiting."
At a reception this week to honour the Paralympians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of his awe at the "incredible thing you are doing" and pledged that the competition would be shown on Israeli TV.
"What you demand of yourselves, nobody demands of you," he said.
"I hope that you bring home medals - but from my point of view, you already have."
