Shirtless Scott Evans received plenty of support in losing to the European champion

Evans was supported by the Irish hockey team, who mirrored his memorable celebration.

Shirtless Scott Evans received plenty of support in losing to the European champion

By Daragh Ó Conchúir

Scott Evans’ historic run in his third Olympic Games has come to an end but he covered himself in glory with a really gutsy effort before losing in straight sets to world no 4 and European champion, Viktor Axelsen.

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