French Judo Champion Teddy Riner Launches Presidential Bid for 2027 Elections

11/10/2026

French Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, against a backdrop of political tension across France.

11/09/2026

France’s five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday he would run in next year’s presidential election, after expressing concern about the "rise of the far-right". "My name is...

11/09/2026

Former world champion Teddy Riner has announced his intention to run for president

11/09/2026

PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - French ⁠President ⁠Emmanuel Macron on Monday ⁠welcomed news that judo champion Teddy Riner, one of France's best-known sports figures, was ‌running in France's 2027...

11/09/2026

"Fighting has always been a part of who I am," five-time Olympic gold medalist Teddy Riner said. As president, he would try to compete in the 2028 Games.