Olympics fans slam BBC interviewer after leaving Team GB star Emma Reid in tears following judo disqualification in Paris

Olympics fans have criticised the BBC for a post-bout interview with Team GB's Emma Reid which saw the judo star break down in tears.

The 29-year-old had just been disqualified from her first-round match against South Korea's Yoon Hyun-ji in the -78kg event when she faced the broadcast media.

Reid lost the bout after committing three penalties in the latest disappointment for British judo at the Paris Olympics.

Lubjana Piovesana beat Lucy Renshall on Tuesday in a -63kg last-16 grudge match, three years after she left the Team GB set up when bullying accusations against her Paris opponent were dismissed.

Minutes after her disqualification this morning, Reid appeared on the BBC and soon started crying when the interviewer raised questions over the judo squad's performance at the Games.

The judoka began the interview by saying she was 'annoyed' by the loss.

'She's a good player, she was getting in the attacks before me,' she said. 'It's just hard when you're out there to change the plan so it's just a frustrating way to lose especially when I felt like I could give a lot more.'

She added: 'I had a good game plan I just felt like I didn't execute it as well as I could. 

'I was trying to get my grip and move but she's so quick. I was ready and up for it today so I was just disappointed it didn't go my way.'

Reid said that she accepted two of the penalties but was 'didn't deserve' the third one. She added that either way the loss was her 'own fault'.

Until this point, the judo star kept her emotions in check but after a question about Team GB's training camp and preparation, Reid soon began to tear up.

She said: 'We had really good preparation. It's tough especially when for a few of us it's our first games, we're not seeded.

'I've beaten her before so it's frustrating - I could have got to the next round - but I think I felt good going into it but sometimes things don't happen on the day.'

Reid was then asked what she will be getting up to now, which prompted tears from the 29-year-old.

'I think I'll reflect on the competition and I'm just upset I couldn't make a better day of it....Rest and decompress from everything.

'It's been a tough three years, four years, well, my life really.

'I'm just proud of myself for getting to this point but I think I'm just going to rest up and go again.'

At this point the interviewer attempts to console the emotional judoka by saying, 'You're an Olympian, no one can take that away from you though.'

Reid remains in tears and the agonising interview is promptly ended.

It comes after Renshall became emotional after her defeat on Tuesday and told a BBC interview that 'judo is such a cruel sport'.

And sports fans have taken to social media to express their opinions on another awkward interview this morning.

One X user said: 'Two appalling judo interviews with Lucy Renshall and Emma Reid both in tears. Emotional intelligence anyone?'

Scotty added: 'I am pretty appalled by the @BBC interview of Emma Reid @BritishJudo. The quite obvious subtext of "Why were you so rubbish…" was simply unkind journalism and resulted in a talented and dedicated sportswoman being left in tears. @BBCSport should deliver an individual apology.'

Meanwhile, Scott Hamilton said: '@BBCSport journalist to Emma Reid who has just been disqualified in her first round Judo match - "why do you think we have underperformed so much in judo this Olympics?". Cue Emma Reid in tears 30 seconds later. Well done @BBCSport.'