French judo legend Teddy Riner enters toughest contest yet: Presidential race

Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic judo champion, has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, joining over 30 other candidates. In a video posted on November 9, he addressed potential criticisms about his lack of political experience, emphasizing his commitment to uplift France. Riner, who identifies as neither left nor right, has previously expressed concerns about the rise of the far right and commented on student protests, advocating for the future of students. He aims to bring a winning spirit to his campaign.