Team GB’s Emma Reid was in tears after a disqualification ended her hopes of winning an Olympic medal in the women’s judo.
The 29-year-old, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games two years ago, lost to South Korea’s Hyunji Yoon in the opening round of the under-78kg event on Thursday morning.
Reid’s exit has now ended Team GB’s chances of winning a judo medal in Paris.
‘I think we had a really good preparation. We were at home, we went away for a camp. I just think it’s tough, especially when a few of us, it’s our first Games.
‘We’re not seeded so you can get anyone first fight. I’ve beaten her (Yoon) before so it’s frustrating that I could have got to the next round but I think we all felt good going into it. It’s just sometimes it doesn’t happen on the day.’