Team GB's Euan Burton loses judo opener

Burton loses in judo first round

Team GB's Euan Burton has lost in the first round of the men's judo -81kg category.

After receiving a bye through from the preliminary round, Burton came up against Canadian Antoine Valois-Fortier.

However, Burton struggled to cope with his opponent and he was defeated by an ippon just 105 seconds into their encounter.

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