- BBC reporter Andy Stevenson has hit back at vile trolls posting on social media
- The journalist has been part of the Beeb’s Olympic Games coverage in Paris
- Stevenson posted a brilliant response to those aiming abuse at him
BBC presenter Andy Stevenson brilliantly hit back at vile critics who mocked his disability on social media while covering Olympic boxing in Paris.
The Northern Ireland-born journalist is part of the Beeb’s coverage of the Olympic Games in France’s capital and was inside the Stade Roland Garros where the final fights of the tournament are being staged.
Stevenson was born with very short arms, no arms and a left leg that only comes down to knee level that forces him to wear a prosthetic limb, but hasn’t let that stop him from pursuing his dreams.
A career spanning nearly 20 years in the sport’s media industry has seen Stevenson work for a host of broadcasters including the BBC and Eurosport which has seen him nominated for individual accolades.
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His presence at the Olympics has seen Stevenson report ringside where he uses an adaptable arm typically used by photographers to make notes on and a microphone stand when speaking to the camera.
BBC presenter Andy Stevenson brilliantly hit back at vile critics who mocked his disability
Anonymous critics posting on X sought to ridicule Stevenson for his boxing coverage
Stevenson hit back with a brilliant tweet that encouraged huge support from audiences
Despite his brilliant broadcasting, sick online trolls who largely hid their anonymity behind fake profile pictures and names have targeted him with abuse after spotting Stevenson providing coverage.
Disgusting comments on X poked fun at his disability, but Stevenson didn’t let it get him down and responded with a hilarious tweet on Friday.
Posting an update to his over 3000 followers, Stevenson said: ‘The people amused/shocked/appalled that the BBC would hire a boxing reporter with no arms are going to fall off their sofas when they hear I also do golf, tennis, snooker etc.
Stevenson has been part o the Beeb’s boxing coverage at the Olympic Games in Paris
‘PS I also have a prosthetic leg and report on football,’ he added alongside a picture of him at the Olympic boxing ring.
His reaction sparked wave of support on social media as fans rallied around the presenter and hailed him for hitting back at trolls.
‘Well done Andy! Keep doing what you’re doing!’ said one positive response on X.
Another well-wisher similarly added: ‘Top man keep up the good work.’
