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Amber Hill, world number one and strong gold-medal hope in the shooting, is out of the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
The 'devastated' skeet specialist, 23, was found to be infected before she departed the UK for Japan.
'There are no words to describe how I'm feeling right now,' Windsor-born Hill, who was a finalist in Rio 2016, said.
British gold medal hope in shooting Amber Hill is out of the Olympics after a positive test
Skeet shooting specialist Hill, 23, was the world No 1 and had a good chance of winning gold
'After five years of training and preparation, I'm absolutely devastated to say that last night I received a positive Covid-19 test, meaning I've had to withdraw from Team GB's shooting team.
'Although I don't have any symptoms, I will now isolate as per the Government guidance.
'I would like to wish the best of luck to all of Team GB who are