Bradly Sinden, a 68kg taekwondo fighter from Great Britain, was forced to withdraw from his Olympic bronze medal match due to a knee injury sustained during his quarter-final bout, where he fears he has torn his medial cruciate ligament. Sinden's injury follows a disappointing day for the British taekwondo team, as fellow competitor Jade Jones also suffered an early exit. The taekwondo athlete, who had previously won silver in Tokyo, expressed his heartbreak, stating he had a strong chance for gold before the injury hindered his performance. Despite initially dominating his matches, Sinden's knee gave way mid-fight against Croatia’s Marko Golubic, impacting his ability to compete effectively in the semi-finals. He acknowledged the brutal nature of the sport and the inevitable wear and tear athletes endure, but was determined to support his teammates in upcoming competitions. Sinden's absence from the bronze match is a significant loss for Team GB, which had high hopes for his performance.