Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for President of France in the 2027 elections. The 37-year-old athlete revealed his candidacy on social media on November 9. France24 ↗
Riner is among the best-known French athletes and one of the most prominent figures in the history of judo. In addition to five Olympic gold medals, he has also won 11 world championship titles. He wants to use his experience from sport in politics and seek the highest state office. teraz.sk ↗
The candidacy comes at a time when France is preparing for presidential elections scheduled for 2027. Riner stated that his decision was driven by social anger and an intention to unite the French. He also described himself as someone who stands neither on the right nor on the left. Le Monde ↗
According to available statements, the judoka plans to continue with his candidacy to the end and does not yet want to end his sporting career. His entry into politics could thus combine his election campaign with his continued involvement in judo.
Riner presented his candidacy as an effort to show that France can get back on its feet again. There is not yet further information about the course of the campaign, the political program, or possible support. ANSA ↗
Judoka Teddy Riner announces candidacy for President of France
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Wahlen in Frankreich: Französischer Judo-Star Riner möchte Präsident werden
Tagesspiegel
| 13:37 09.11.
France : l'icône du judoTeddy Riner, annonce sa candidature à l'élection présidentielle
France24
| 13:04 09.11.
Three-time Olympic judo champion announces bid for French presidency
Independent
| 12:56 09.11.
Krpálkův rival šokoval: Chci být prezident Francie! Judista Riner hodlá nahradit Macrona
isport.cz
| 12:55 09.11.
Il campione olimpico di judo Teddy Riner si candida alle presidenziali francesi
ANSA
| 12:05 09.11.
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