Olympics: Megan Fletcher brings curtain down on judo career after Tokyo defeat

Fletcher was valiant throughout and appeared to have victory within her grasp entering the final seconds before Polleres landed a waza-ari move to snatch victory with just three seconds remaining

Ireland’s Megan Fletcher (blue) in action against Michaela Pollerees of Austria. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Megan Fletcher suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the dying seconds of her first Olympic judo match in Tokyo today, the 31-year-old revealing afterwards that she will likely now retire from the sport.

“I think this is my last competition,” she said, the emotions running visibly high. “I am very proud of myself; I have had a great career.”