Bryant (r) finished second at the 2005 World Championships (Getty)

Camberley judo fighter Karina Bryant believes she is capable of winning her first Olympic medal after her selection for in the 78kg+ category.

The Beijing Games will be the 29-year-old's third trip to the Olympics after Athens and Sydney.

Bryant told BBC Southern Counties Radio: "I believe I've put a lot of things right this time round. My best is a potential medal.

"If everything clicks and I do the best I can I'm quite confident."

Bryant is conscious of the political dimensions of the Games but is reluctant to comment.

"I'm not experienced in politics but I am aware of what's going on - my main focus is getting my head down and training."