Teddy Riner, a celebrated judo champion and multiple Olympic gold medalist, revealed on Monday his intention to run for president in the upcoming 2027 election. The announcement came via a two-minute video posted on social media, where Riner expressed his worries about the growing influence of far-right politics in France.
In his video message, the 37-year-old Riner stated emphatically, “My name is Teddy Riner and today, I am telling you face to face: I am a candidate in the 2027 presidential election.” He highlighted his concerns regarding a potentially divided France, suggesting that his candidacy aims to provide an option for voters seeking alternatives to the far right and the hard left.
Riner, often regarded as one of the greatest judokas in history, aims to appeal to those disillusioned by the current political landscape.
