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title: "Teddy Riner announces candidacy for French presidency"
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published: "2026-11-09T13:25:48.534Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-09T12:58:42.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-09T17:30:33.400Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 65
hype_score: 41
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# Teddy Riner announces candidacy for French presidency

*The judo star aims to unite the country and continue his sports career.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to Teddy Riner and Le Parisien, and corroborated by multiple independent outlets.
- Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. The reporting includes quotes, explains the context of the election, and mentions the next steps for Riner.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline uses mild emphasis, and the article provides substance about Riner's political aspirations.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Judo star Teddy Riner announced on Monday his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election.
- Riner stated his intention to be a unifying president, positioning himself as neither left-wing nor right-wing.
- He plans to continue his sports career if his presidential duties permit and he receives public approval.
- French authorities investigated online racial abuse directed at Riner following his comments on the rise of the far right.

Judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday that he is running for the French presidency in the 2027 elections. The 37-year-old athlete stated his intention to be a president who brings people together, positioning himself as neither right-wing nor left-wing. Riner expressed a desire to end the divisions within France and foster ambition and hope. He indicated that he intends to continue his sports career, including aiming for a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, provided his presidential duties allow and the French people support it.

Riner's announcement comes amid a tense social climate in France. He stated that remaining silent in the face of current events would be irresponsible. The judoka mentioned hearing anger and negativity from people struggling to imagine a future, but believes France is a great country capable of great things. To officially stand for election, Riner must gather 500 sponsorship signatures from elected officials.

In September, French authorities investigated online racial abuse targeting Riner after he voiced concerns about the rise of extremism, specifically mentioning the far right. Riner said he was "freaked out" by the rise of extremism. He aims to offer a credible and fair vision for France that unites rather than divides.

## Disagreement on election year

Reports differ on the year of the French presidential election. ABC News, Daily Record, The Independent Online, Rocky Mountain Outlook, and Orillia Matters state the election is next year. However, jabuka.tv, Spiegel, 24ur.com, Globo, turkiyegazetesi.com.tr, saarbruecker-zeitung.de, Korrespondent.net, Mediafax, Aftonbladet, wz.de, Clarin, Euronews, Sapo, onetz.de, Le Monde, tz.de, Malay Mail, noz.de, 15min.lt, news-pravda.com, iDNES.cz, and 20minutos state the election is in 2027.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated, centre-rated, or right-rated digests mention the specific detail that French authorities investigated online racial abuse aimed at Riner after he expressed concern about the rise of the far right. This detail was only present in the full report from ABC News.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 132 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 47% (62)
- Centre: 32% (42)
- Right: 21% (28)

152 of 284 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-09T22:12:18.639Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-09T22:45:58.121Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports highlighted Riner's statement that he is "neither right-wing nor left-wing" and his desire to "bring people together." Several reports from this group, including ABC News, Daily Record, The Independent Online, Rocky Mountain Outlook, and Orillia Matters, focused on Riner's pledge to unite the country. ABC News also detailed Riner's concerns about the rise of the far right and the subsequent investigation into online racial abuse he faced. Le Monde noted Riner was "driven by the social 'enragment' and the desire to 'federate' the French."

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on Riner's announcement of his candidacy and his identity as a five-time Olympic champion. Euronews stated Riner described himself as a candidate of "unity" who sought to "unite" the left and right. 24ur.com and wz.de highlighted that Riner does not want to limit himself to his role as an athlete. Several centre-rated digests, including 24ur.com, wz.de, tz.de, and 20minutos, mentioned that Riner's sporting career has not yet ended.

### Right

- All twelve right‑rated digests recorded that the 37‑year‑old judoka, a five‑time Olympic gold medallist, announced his intention to run in the French presidential election scheduled for 2027. The announcements were said to have been delivered either in a video posted to social media or in an interview with Le Parisien.
- Several of the digests added that Riner described himself as neither right‑wing nor left‑wing and said his aim was to unite the French people and revive the nation. One digest noted his birthplace in Guadeloupe, while another mentioned his desire to transfer his sporting popularity into politics and to bridge party divisions.
- None of the right‑rated digests provided details on Riner’s policy platform, campaign financing, or reactions from other political figures. They also omitted any specific election timetable beyond the year 2027 and did not reference polling data or potential alliances.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 1
- mixed: 11
- high: 79
- unknown: 153
- veryHigh: 39

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Africa News](https://africanews.com/2026/11/09/french-judo-star-teddy-rinner-announces-run-for-presidency) — French judo star Teddy Rinner announces run for presidency
- [Libnanews, Le Média Citoyen du Liban](https://libnanews.com/teddy-riner-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate of 2027
- [Νέα Κρήτη](https://neakriti.gr/kosmos/2210472_apo-ta-olympiaka-metallia-sti-mahi-gia-elize-o-tenti-riner-anakoinose-ypopsifiotita) — From Olympic Medals to the Battle for the Elysee: Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France
- [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/11/09/judo-star-announces-run-president-france) — Judo star announces run for president of France
- [BNR Nieuwsradio](https://bnr.nl/nieuws/internationaal/10615155/franse-judolegende-wil-president-worden-waarom-niet) — French Judo Legend Wants to Become President: ‘Why Not?’
- [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/11/09/france-le-champion-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle) — Judo Champion Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election in France
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/gallia-o-pente-fores-hrysos-olympionikis-tenti-riner-thelei-na-diadehthei-ton-makron) — France: Five-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Teddy Riner Wants to Succeed Macron
- [Jurnalul de Arges](https://jurnaluldearges.ro/teddy-riner-de-cinci-ori-campion-olimpic-la-judo-candideaza-la-presedintia-frantei-477387) — Teddy Riner, Five Times Olympic Champion in Judo, Is Running for President of France
- [wszystkoconajwazniejsze.pl](https://wszystkoconajwazniejsze.pl/pepites/teddy-riner-wybory-prezydenckie-francja-2027) — Teddy RINER Wants to Beat Marine Le Pen. Judo Champion Runs for President • Everything that Matters
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/svyat/petkraten-olimpiyski-shampion-shashna-franciya-poiska-stola-na-makron-652714.html) — Five-Time Olympic Champion Shocks France. He Asks for Macron's Chair - World — News Standard
- [Ελεύθερος Τύπος](https://eleftherostypos.gr/diethni/gallia-o-gigantas-ton-olybiakon-agonon-diekdikei-tin-proedria-poios-einai-o-tenti-riner-pou-thelei-na-diadechthei-ton-makron) — France: The "Giant" of the Olympic Games Is Running for President – Who Is Teddy Riner Who Wants to Succeed Macron?
- [ND Mais](https://ndmais.com.br/politica/lenda-judo-frances-teddy-riner-candidatura-presidencia-em-meio-aumento-salario-minimo) — Legend of the French Jew, Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for the Presidency in the Midst of the Increase of the Minimum Wage
- [armsport.am](https://armsport.am/613234) — Five-Time Olympic and 12-Time World Champion to Run for French Presidency
- [Courrier international](https://courrierinternational.com/article/vu-de-suisse-teddy-riner-natacha-polony-ce-que-les-candidatures-insolites-disent-de-la-campagne_286001) — Teddy Ringer, Natacha Polony... What Unusual Applications Say About the Campaign
- [inbusiness.kz](https://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/legendarnyj-dzyudoist-budet-ballotirovatsya-na-post-prezidenta-francii) — The Legendary Judorist Will Run for President of France.
- [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8580322) — Five-Time Olympic Champion Stunned France: I Could Become the Country's Next President!
- [Delo](https://delo.si/sport/drugi-sporti/nepremagljivi-borec-bi-rad-vodil-francijo) — The Unbeatable Fighter Would Like to Lead France
- [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/internacional/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-presidencia-francia-136262525.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner, Five-Time Olympic Champion, Will Run for President of France
- [El Periódico](https://elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20261109/teddy-riner-candidato-presidencia-francia-136262564) — Judoca Teddy Riner, Five-Time Olympic Champion, Will Run for President of France
- [informacion.es](https://informacion.es/internacional/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-presidencia-francia-136262521.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner, Five-Time Olympic Champion, Will Run for President of France
- [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/mundo/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-presidencia-francia-136262563.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner, Five-Time Olympic Champion, Will Run for President of France
- [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/mundo/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-presidencia-francia-136262529.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner, Five-Time Olympic Champion, Will Run for President of France
- [elcorreoweb.es](https://elcorreoweb.es/internacional/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-presidencia-francia-136262565.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner, Five-Time Olympic Champion, Will Run for President of France
- [A TARDE](https://atarde.com.br/esportes/pentacampeao-olimpico-sera-candidato-a-presidencia-da-franca-1408904) — Olympic Pentachamp Will Be Candidate for the French Presidency
- [republika.mk](https://republika.mk/vesti/svet/slavniot-dhudist-tedi-rine-ke-se-kandidira-za-pretsedatel-na-franczija) — Famous Judoka Teddy Rinne to Run for President of France
- [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/teddy-riner-running-for-president-france_n_6af201bee4b0779b5f31c680) — Sports Legend Announces He's Running For President In France
- [L'Humanité](https://humanite.fr/politique/presidentielle-2027/teddy-riner-candidat-le-macronisme-a-son-nouveau-champion) — Teddy Ringer Candidate: Does Macroism Have Its New Champion?
- [UPI](https://upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/11/09/france-Olympic-judo-Teddy-Riner-French-president/5551794239987) — Olympic judo gold medalist Teddy Riner bids for French presidency
- [ohtuleht.ee](https://ohtuleht.ee/sport/1170952/valk-selgest-taevast-prantsusmaa-spordistaar-purib-kodumaa-presidendiks) — A BLAST FROM A CLEAR SKY: A French Sports Star Is Running for President of His Homeland
- [Il Fatto Quotidiano](https://ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-presidenziali-francia-2027/8566071) — Teddy Riner Candidate for the French Presidential Election 2027
- [24 heures](https://24heures.ca/2026/11/09/france-le-champion-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle) — Judo Champion Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election in France
- [Sueddeutsche Zeitung](https://sueddeutsche.de/sport/teddy-riner-kandidatur-staatspraesident-macron-nachfolge-judoka-li.3577860) — Candidacy: Judo Olympic Winner Teddy Riner Wants to Become French President
- [Valeurs actuelles](https://valeursactuelles.com/politique/presidentielle-2027-ni-a-droite-ni-a-gauche-teddy-riner-une-candidature-dans-les-pas-demmanuel-macron) — President 2027: Riner, an Application in Macron's Footsteps?
- [Morocco World News](https://moroccoworldnews.com/2026/11/345623/french-judo-star-teddy-riner-enters-2027-presidential-race) — French Judo Star Teddy Riner Enters 2027 Presidential Race
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/judo-king-teddy-riner-joins-fight-french-presidency.1136851) — Judo king Teddy Riner joins fight for French presidency
- [ProSport](https://prosport.ro/alte-sporturi/teddy-riner-candideaza-la-alegerile-prezidentiale-din-franta-20566461) — Legendary Teddy Riner Running for Presidential Election in France
- [Marianne](https://marianne.net/politique/nos-5-conseils-a-teddy-riner-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-pour-ne-pas-foirer-sa-campagne) — Our 5 Tips to Teddy Ringer, Presidential Candidate, Not to Screw up His Campaign
- [FNN.jpプライムオンライン](https://fnn.jp/articles/-/1149201) — Judo Hero Announces Candidacy for French Presidential Election
- [Causeur](https://causeur.fr/teddy-riner-candidat-election-presidentielle-2027-336956) — President 2027 : Teddy Ringer, New Surprise Candidate
- [Helsingin Sanomat](https://hs.fi/kirjeenvaihtajat/art-2000012399880.html) — France | Judo Star Teddy Riner Enters Presidential Race
- [La Nación, Grupo Nación](https://nacion.com/puro-deporte/pentacampeon-olimpico-de-judo-se-lanza-a-la/JTM7GOW7BJANZJATSL3CGZAYJU/story) — Judo Olympic Championship Launches Into Politics and Will Compete for the Presidency of France
- [diarioestrategia.cl](https://diarioestrategia.cl/texto-diario/mostrar/6084830/judoca-olimpico-teddy-riner-anuncia-candidatura-presidenciales-francesas-2027) — Judoca Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for French Presidential Election in 2027
- [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/svet/vesti/128783/olimpijski-sampion-zeli-da-bude-predsednik-francuske-najavio-kandidaturu) — Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Announced His Candidacy for the Presidential Elections in France
- [Sada El balad](https://see.news/french-judo-champion-teddy-riner-enters-race-for-presidency) — French judo champion Teddy Riner Enters Race for Presidency
- [Malay News- Malaysian newspapers from Kuala Lumpur](https://malay.news/juara-olimpik-judo-mahu-bertanding-presiden-perancis) — Olympic Judo Champion Wants to Run for French President
- [Новое Время](https://sport.nv.ua/ukr/other-sport/vibori-u-franciji-2027-dzyudojist-teddi-riner-hoche-balotuvatisya-v-prezidenti-50657662.html) — Five-Time Olympic Champion Teddy Riener to Run for French Presidency
- [NotreTemps.com](https://notretemps.com/depeches/en-politique-teddy-riner-est-une-page-blanche-pour-les-francais-et-a-tout-a-prouver-141132) — In Politics, Teddy Ringer Is a "White Page" for the French and Has "All to Prove"
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2838701) — World News: The Olympic Jodo Champion Teddy Rainer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election in France.
- [Askanews](https://askanews.it/2026/11/09/francia-il-campione-di-judo-teddy-riner-in-corsa-per-leliseo) — France, Judo Champion Teddy Riner Racing for the Eliseo
- [Volkskrant](https://volkskrant.nl/buitenland/franse-judoheld-teddy-riner-kan-verdeeldheid-niet-langer-aanzien-en-werpt-zich-op-als-kandidaat-voor-presidentsverkiezingen~bd538a47) — French Judo Hero Teddy Riner Can No Longer Stand Division and Puts Himself Forward as a Candidate for the Presidential Elections.
- [frognews.bg](https://frognews.bg/novini/olimpiiski-shampion-djudo-izliza-sreshtu-ljo-pen-melanshon-bitka-eliseiskiia-dvorets.html) — Olympic Judo Champion Faces Le Pen and Mélenchon in Battle for Elysee Palace
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1127894) — French Judorist Rainer Decided to Run for President.
- [Afrique Education](https://afriqueeducation.com/presidentielle-francaise-monsieur-le-president-teddy-riner) — FRANCAISE PRESIDENT: Mr Teddy Riner?
- [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/2299343/teddy-riner-candidature-election-france) — Teddy Riner Candidate for the French Presidential Election
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/video/il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-teddy-riner-si-candida-alle-presidenziali-francesi-jlrii9zv) — Judo Teddy Riner's Olympic Champion Is Running for French President
- [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/nha-vo-dich-olympic-teddy-riner-tuyen-bo-tranh-cu-tong-thong-phap-post1147263.vnp) — Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for President of France.
- [StarMag.com](https://starmag.com/actu-people/peopolitique/teddy-riner-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027-daniel-riolo-se-paie-le-judoka-1056462.html) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate of 2027: Daniel Riolo Pays the judoka... "Let Him Settle His Luxury Car Stories"
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/11/09/world/gallia-olympionikis-tou-tzounto-ypopsifios-gia-proedros-tis-xoras-i-anakoinosi-tou-tenti-riner) — Olympic Judo Champion Candidate for the French Presidential Elections - Teddy Riner's Announcement
- [القدس العربي](https://alquds.co.uk/%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B4) — The French Judo Star Teddy Rainer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election.
- [Heti Világgazdaság](https://hvg.hu/vilag/20261109_otszoros-olimpiai-bajnok-indul-a-francia-elnoki-posztert) — Five-Time Olympic Judo Champion to Run for French Presidency
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4369360) — Five-Time Olympic Winner Wants to Become President
- [linfodrome.com](https://linfodrome.com/international/127414-teddy-riner-se-lance-en-2027-pour-relever-la-france-et-federer-au-dela-des-extremes) — Teddy Ringer Launched in 2027 to "Raise France and Unite Beyond the Extremes"
- [SIC](https://sic.pt/sic-radical/noticias/2026-11-09-e-judoca-e-ja-ganhou-5-medalhas-de-ouro-no-olimpicos.-mas-agora-quer-ser-o-presidente-da-republica-em-franca-017a7565) — She's a Judo, and She's Already Won Five Gold Medals in the Olympics, but Now She Wants to Be the President of the Republic in France.
- [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/monde/europe/1023485/judoka-francais-teddy-riner-annonce-candidature-presidence-francaise) — France: The French Judoka Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for the...
- [ESPN](https://espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/50432847/olympic-judo-champion-riner-announces-run-french-presidency) — Olympic judo champion Riner announces run for French ...
- [ami-sportif.com](https://ami-sportif.com/2026/11/09/presidentielle-2027-le-champion-olympique-teddy-riner-candidat-a-lelysee) — President 2027: Olympic Champion Teddy Ringer Candidate for the Elysée
- [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/esteri/2026/11/09/news/francia_judo_teddy_riner_in_corsa_per_l_eliseo-425710733) — France, Running for the Eliseo Also the Legend of the Judo Teddy Riner: "We Fight Together"
- [infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/mundo/teddy-riner-lenda-do-judo-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-da-franca) — Teddy Riner, Legend of the Judo, Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/mundo/europa/la-estrella-del-judo-teddy-riner-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidente-de-francia-y-promete-unir-al-pais-b3081772.html) — Judo Star Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for President of France and Promises to Unite the Country
- [echo24.cz](https://echo24.cz/a/HCtm3/zpravy-svet-legendarni-judista-chce-kandidovat-na-francouzskeho-prezidenta) — Judoka Riner Will Also Join the Fight for the Elysée Palace. The Legendary Giant Who Was Beyond Krpálek's Strength
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/svet/teddy-riner-francuska-dzudo-zvezda-najavio-kandidaturu-za-predsednika) — The French Judo Star Announced His Candidacy for the Presidency
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/teddy-riner-pentacampeon-olimpico-judo-competira-presidencia-francia-20261109-842955.html) — Teddy Riner, Judo Olympic Penta-Champion, Will Compete for the Presidency of France
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1099087-zvezdata-na-djudoto-tedi-riner-obavi-kandidaturata-si-za-prezident-na-francia) — Judo Star Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for President of France
- [O Liberal](https://oliberal.com/esportes/teddy-riner-lenda-do-judo-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-da-franca-e-quer-unir-pessoas-1.1192127) — Teddy Riner, Legend of the Judo, Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France and Wants to 'Unite People'
- [Aktual24](https://aktual24.ro/teddy-riner-cvintuplu-campion-olimpic-la-judo-intra-in-cursa-pentru-presedintia-frantei) — Teddy Riner, Fifth Olympic Champion in Judo, Enters the Race for the Presidency of France
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/sport/ostali-sportovi/4429888-prijatelj-novaka-djokovica-se-kandidovao-za-predsednika-div-visok-204-centimetra-zeli-na-celo-drzave) — Novak Djokovic's Friend Ran for President, the 204-Centimeter-Tall Giant Wants to Head the State
- [Welt](https://welt.de/sport/article6af1bfcd79e1656222c374f3/frankreich-nicht-zusehen-wie-das-land-brennt-olympiasieger-will-praesident-werden.html) — France: "Don't Watch the Country Burn" – Olympic Champion Wants to Become President
- [Portal GMC Online](https://gmconline.com.br/esportes/teddy-riner-lenda-do-judo-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-da-franca-e-quer-unir-pessoas) — Teddy Riner, Legend of the Judo, Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France and Wants to 'Unite People'
- [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-scende-in-campo-il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-annuncia-la-candidatura-alle-presidenziali-francesi-del-2027) — Teddy Riner Takes the Field: the Olympic Judo Champion Announces the Candidacy for the French Presidential Election of 2027
- [nachrichten.at](https://nachrichten.at/sport/mehr_sport/teddy-riner-will-frankreichs-staatspraesident-werden-ich-kandidiere;art109,4230755) — Teddy Riner Wants to Become France's President: "I'm Running"
- [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/sport/Judo-Koloss-kaempft-um-Frankreichs-Praesidentenamt-id31512143.html) — Teddy Riner as Macron Heir?: Judo Colossus Fights for France's Presidential Office
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/gallia-ekloges-olympionikis-ypopsifios) — Five-Time Olympic Judo Champion Candidate for President of France - Teddy Riner's Official Announcement: "I Know They'll Call Me Crazy" - iefimerida.gr
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/olimpijski-sampion-tedi-riner-zeli-da-postane-novi-predsednik-francuske) — Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Wants to Become the New President of France
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/athlitika/tenti-rine-o-thrylos-tou-tzounto-tha-einai-ypopsifios-gia-tis-proedrikes-ekloges-stin-gallia/4818602) — Teddy Rinat: Judo Legend to Run for French Presidency
- [The Local - Fr](https://thelocal.fr/20261109/olympic-judo-champion-riner-joins-fight-for-french-presidency) — Olympic judo champion Riner joins fight for French presidency
- [Bild](https://bild.de/sport/olympia/olympiasieger-riner-will-frankreichs-neuer-praesident-werden-6af1c26ac422fb6d38f47a77) — Olympic Winner Riner Wants to Become France's New President
- [KSML.fi – Keskisuomalainen](https://ksml.fi/urheilu/9939695) — French Judo Star Riner, Who Lit the Olympic Flame in Paris, Is Running for President of His Country
- [kymensanomat.fi](https://kymensanomat.fi/urheilu/9939695) — French Judo Star Riner, Who Lit the Olympic Flame in Paris, Is Running for President of His Country
- [Hämeen Sanomat](https://hameensanomat.fi/urheilu/9939695) — French Judo Star Riner, Who Lit the Olympic Flame in Paris, Is Running for President of His Country
- [Večernji list](https://vecernji.hr/sport/peterostruki-olimpijski-prvak-i-legendarni-sportas-kandidirat-ce-se-za-predsjednika-francuske-2011885) — Five-Time Olympic Champion and Legendary Athlete to Run for French President
- [The Sun](https://thesun.co.uk/sport/40968307/teddy-riner-france-president-olympics-judo-emmanuel-macron) — Five-time Olympic champion, 37, running for President in shock career change
- [correiodobrasil.com.br](https://correiodobrasil.com.br/a/franca-judoca-teddy-riner-disputa-pela-presidencia) — France: Judoca Teddy Riner Enters the Presidency Dispute
- [newsweek.ro](https://newsweek.ro/international/teddy-riner-cvintuplu-campion-olimpic-la-judo-isi-anunta-candidatura-la-presedintia-frantei) — Teddy Riner, Cvintuplu Campion Olimpic La Judo, Își Anunță Candidatura La Președinția Franței • Newsweek Romania
- [PSG Canal Supporters](https://canal-supporters.com/teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-pour-lelection-presidentielle-de-2027) — Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election of 2027 - Canal Supporters PSG 24-7
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/sport/clanak/teddy-riner-kandidirao-se-za-predsjednika-francuske/2854958.aspx) — Teddy Riner Runs for President of France
- [Expressen](https://expressen.se/sport/teddy-riner-staller-upp-i-franska-presidentvalet) — The Shock Announcement: Wants to Be President
- [Aktuálně.cz](https://sport.aktualne.cz/ostatni-sporty/je-sileny-nezna-nepsana-pravidla-slavny-francouz-prekvapil-necekanym-krokem/r~aaa29c3e62d851ee78c0d83ca87efd4f) — "He's Crazy. He Doesn't Know the Unwritten rules." The Famous Frenchman Surprised with an Unexpected Move
- [t-online](https://t-online.de/sport/olympia/id_101520128/frankreich-judoka-teddy-riner-kandidiert-als-nachfolger-von-macron.html) — Successor of Macron: Olympic Champion Wants to Become French President
- [newsbiella.it](https://newsbiella.it/2026/11/09/leggi-notizia/argomenti/ultimora/articolo/teddy-riner-scende-in-campo-il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-annuncia-la-candidatura-alle-presidenziali.html) — Teddy Riner Takes the Field: the Olympic Judo Champion Announces the Candidacy for the French Presidential Election of 2027
- [Doble Amarilla](https://dobleamarilla.com.ar/mas-alla-del-futbol/el-quintuple-campeon-mundial-de-judo--teddy-riner--anuncio-su-candidatura-a-presidente-de-francia_a6af1c49e56da3dd682d170ee) — Five-Fold World Judo Champion Teddy Riner Announced His Candidacy for President of France
- [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/teddy-riner/franca/campeao-olimpico-teddy-riner-quer-ser-presidente-de-franca/20261109/6af1c78ad34e5a653d7337d6) — "I Know What It's Like to Fight, Fall and Get up Again and again." Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France
- [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/zahranicni-evropa-judista-riner-kandiduje-na-francouzskeho-prezidenta-40607604) — Judoka Riner Runs for French President
- [Voici.fr](https://voici.fr/celebrites/je-ne-suis-pas-quun-judoka-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027-831307) — "I'm Not Just a Judoka" : Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election of 2027
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/pentacampeao-olimpico-de-judo-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-de-franca) — Olympic Judo Champion Announces Candidacy for the French Presidency
- [Gentside](https://gentside.com/news/politique/art122148-je-veux-reconcilier-les-francais-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-la-presidentielle-2027.html) — "I Want to Reconcile the French" Teddy Ringer Announces His Presidential Candidacy 2027
- [DAKARACTU.COM](https://dakaractu.com/France-le-champion-de-judo-Teddy-Riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-l-election-presidentielle_a277996.html) — France: Judo Champion Teddy Riner Announces His candidacy...
- [Independent Journal Review](https://ijr.com/discover/politics-2026-11-09-olympic-judo-champion-riner-announces-2027-presidential-bid-00d56f13) — Olympic Judo Champion Riner Announces 2027 Presidential Bid
- [Die Presse](https://diepresse.com/41436293/judo-olympiasieger-riner-moechte-frankreichs-praesident-werden) — Judo Olympic Winner Riner Wants to Become France's President
- [jabuka.tv](https://jabuka.tv/ne-pripada-ni-desnici-ni-ljevici-legendarni-sportas-kandidat-za-predsjednika-francuske) — Belonging to neither the Right nor the Left: Legendary Athlete Is a Candidate for President of France
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/dunyaca-unlu-olimpiyat-sampiyonu-cumhurbaskanligina-aday-oldu-1828190) — World-Renowned Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Has Announced His Candidacy for President!
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/teddy-riner-cvintuplu-campion-olimpic-la-judo-isi-anunta-candidatura-la-presedintia-frantei-23840268) — Teddy Riner, Fifth Olympic Champion in Judo, Announces His Candidacy for the Presidency of France
- [Capital.fr](https://capital.fr/economie-politique/teddy-riner-se-lance-dans-la-course-a-lelysee-et-denonce-une-france-qui-seffondre-sous-le-poids-de-la-dette-1531718) — Teddy Ringer Embarks on the Race for the Elysée and Denounces a France that Collapses "Under the Weight of Debt"
- [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/sport/frankreich-judo-legende-teddy-riner-kandidiert-als-staatspraesident-a-a2761e96-a4dd-4930-87cd-0226669bbc43) — Judo-Icon Riner Wants to Become President in France
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/el-quintuple-campeon-olimpico-de-judo-teddy-riner-candidato-a-la-presidencia-francesa) — Five-Fold Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Riner, French Presidential Candidate
- [tchadinfos.com](https://tchadinfos.com/2026/11/09/france-le-judoka-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle-de-2027) — France: Judoka Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election of 2027
- [La Stampa](https://lastampa.it/esteri/2026/11/09/news/teddy_riner_elezioni_presidenziali_francia_2027_candidatura-15792651) — Judoka Teddy Riner Is Running for French Presidential Elections in 2027
- [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/sport/borilni-sporti/petkratni-olimpijski-prvak-v-boj-za-predsednika-francije.html) — Five-Time Olympic Champion to Run for French President
- [la Nacion](https://lanacion.com.ar/deportes/juegos-olimpicos/teddy-riner-la-leyenda-olimpica-que-quiere-ser-el-sucesor-de-emmanuel-macron-como-presidente-de-nid09112026) — Teddy Riner, the Olympic Legend Who Wants to Be the Successor of Emmanuel Macron as President of France
- [gabonactu.com](https://gabonactu.com/blog/2026/11/09/presidentielle-france-le-champion-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature) — Presidential France: Judo Champion Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy
- [Daily Record](https://dailyrecordnews.com/ap_news/international/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_66c4c8e8-daff-511b-8a78-6ebc20bf8239.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Marietta Daily Journal](https://mdjonline.com/news/national/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_55ec0de7-ed49-5073-9895-0e57c8f3829f.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/world/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_edc85c99-f346-5f03-94c6-30076d116175.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/nation/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_5f820c51-0f16-5edc-9fa4-efffe5b9b0bb.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [The EagleHerald](https://ehextra.com/sports/national/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_8e9bdea2-0cd4-55fe-8f75-1bd4f45c847b.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Cherokee Tribune Ledger News](https://tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/state_and_national/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_3437c60e-f3aa-5929-8050-36657ad29453.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/sport/petkratni-olimpijski-prvak-zeli-postati-predsednik-francije-2839377) — Five-Time Olympic Champion Wants to Become President of France
- [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/artc-olympic-judo-champion-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency) — Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [onetz.de](https://onetz.de/sport/franzoesischer-judo-star-riner-moechte-praesident-id5557579.html) — French Judo Star Riner Wants to Become President
- [sky.it](https://sport.sky.it/olimpiadi/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidatura-elezioni-presidenziali-francia-2027) — Teddy Riner Running for President
- [noz.de](https://noz.de/sport/weitere-sportarten/artikel/franzoesischer-judo-star-riner-moechte-praesident-werden-51721049) — French Judo Star Riner Wants to Become President
- [iDNES.cz](https://idnes.cz/sport/ostatni/prezidenta-radsi-neprovokovat-francii-chce-vest-legendarni-judista-riner.A261109_124245_sporty_tit) — Better Not to Provoke the President. Legendary Judoka Riner Wants to Lead France
- [saarbruecker-zeitung.de](https://saarbruecker-zeitung.de/sport/sportmix/franzoesischer-judo-star-riner-moechte-praesident-werden_aid-158080715) — Elections in France: French Judo Star Riner Wants to Become President
- [wz.de](https://wz.de/sport/franzoesischer-judo-star-riner-moechte-praesident-werden_aid-158080703) — French Judo Star Riner Wants to Become President
- [volksfreund.de](https://volksfreund.de/sport/sportmix/franzoesischer-judo-star-riner-moechte-praesident-werden_aid-158080709) — Elections in France: French Judo Star Riner Wants to Become President
- [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/11/09/french-judo-legend-and-olympic-medallist-teddy-riner-announces-presidential-bid) — French judo legend Teddy Riener announces presidential bid
- [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president) — Judo star announces he's running for president in France
- [tz.de](https://tz.de/sport/franzoesischer-judo-star-riner-moechte-praesident-werden-zr-94581209.html) — French Judo Star Riner Wants to Become President
- [HD](https://hd.se/varlden/judostjarnan-vill-bli-frankrikes-president) — Judo Star Wants to Be President of France
- [Aftonbladet](https://aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/a/r8L6we/franske-os-kungen-teddy-riner-vill-bli-president) — French Olympic King Wants to Be President
- [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/olimpinis-dziudo-cempionas-teddy-rineris-isitraukia-i-kova-del-prancuzijos-prezidento-posto-57-2802020) — French Presidential Election: Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Riner Enters Race for Office
- [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/noticia/2026/11/09/campeao-olimpico-de-judo-teddy-riner-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-da-franca.ghtml) — Olympic Champion of Judo, Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France
- [canaledieci.it](https://canaledieci.it/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-scende-in-campo-il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-annuncia-la-candidatura-alle-presidenziali-francesi-del-2027) — Teddy Riner Takes the Field: the Olympic Judo Champion Announces the Candidacy for the French Presidential Election of 2027
- [Rec News | Lontani dal mainstream](https://recnews.it/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-scende-in-campo-il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-annuncia-la-candidatura-alle-presidenziali-francesi-del-2027) — Teddy Riner Takes the Field: the Olympic Judo Champion Announces the Candidacy for the French Presidential Election of 2027
- [Calabria News](https://calabrianews.it/teddy-riner-scende-in-campo-il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-annuncia-la-candidatura-alle-presidenziali-francesi-del-2027) — Teddy Riner Takes the Field: the Olympic Judo Champion Announces the Candidacy for the French Presidential Election of 2027
- [periodicodaily.com](https://periodicodaily.com/teddy-riner-scende-in-campo-il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-annuncia-la-candidatura-alle-presidenziali-francesi-del-2027) — Teddy Riner Takes the Field: the Olympic Judo Champion Announces the Candidacy for the French Presidential Election of 2027 Periodic Daily
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/sport/4927241-lehendarnyi-dzuidoyst-reshyl-ballotyrovatsia-v-prezydenty-frantsyy) — The Legendary Judorist Decided to Run for President of France.
- [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/deportes/judoca-teddy-riner-se-pasa-politica-cinco-veces-campeon-olimpico-se-presentara-las-elecciones-francia_7058887_0.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner Moves to Politics: the Five-Time Olympic Champion Will Run for Election in France
- [東スポＷeb – 東京スポーツ新聞社](https://tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/409368) — Champion Teddy Riner to Run for President of France in 2027! "What's Needed Is Not a Professional Politician Who Preaches Lessons," Says French Newspaper.
- [sport.es](https://sport.es/es/noticias/deportes/campeon-olimpico-teddy-riner-candidato-136247719) — Olympic Champion Teddy Riner, French Presidential Candidate: 'I Know What It's Like to Fight, Fall and Rise Again and Again'
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/s-tatami-v-eliseyskiy-dvorets-legenda-dzyudo-teddi-riner-sobralsya-stat) — With the Tatami to the Elysée Palace, the Legend Judo Teddy Riner Is About to Become President.
- [Sports.ru](https://sports.ru/martialarts/1117431741-pyatikratnyj-olimpijskij-chempion-po-dzyudo-teddi-riner-budet-ballotir.html) — The Five-Time Olympic Champion of Judo Teddy Riner Will Run for President of France.
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/sport/franse-judoheld-riner-wil-president-van-frankrijk-worden) — Teddy Riner Wants to Become President of France in 2027.
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/sport/franse-judoheld-riner-wil-president-van-frankrijk-worden) — French Judo Hero Riner Wants to Become President of France
- [Algemeen Dagblad](https://ad.nl/andere-sporten/judoheld-wil-president-van-frankrijk-worden-ik-wil-niet-toekijken-hoe-het-land-in-vlammen-opgaat~af54708ba) — Judo Hero Wants to Become President of France: ‘I Don’t Want to Stand by and Watch the Country Go up in Flames’
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5866674/Five-time-Olympic-judo-champion-Teddy-Riner-enters-2027-French-presidential-race.html) — Five-Time Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Riner Enters 2027 French Presidential Race
- [Record](https://record.pt/modalidades/judo/detalhe/pentacampeao-olimpico-de-judo-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-de-franca) — Olympic Judo Champion Announces Candidacy for the French Presidency
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/deportes/teddy-riner-leyenda-olimpica-quiere-sucesor-emmanuel-macron-presidente-francia_0_uPSXurxWNE.html) — Who Is Teddy Riner, the Olympic Legend Wants to Be the Successor of Emmanuel Macron as President of France
- [psychologies.com](https://psychologies.com/actualites/societe/Je-sais-ce-quon-va-dire-de-moi-il-est-fou-Teddy-Riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027-mais-pourquoi-ca-vous-choque-644984) — "I Know What They're Going to Say About Me: He's Crazy," Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election of 2027... but Why Does that Shock You?
- [The Independent Online](https://dailyindependent.com/national/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_d0dc188c-f2d4-5246-908c-6e6aead693b4.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Joplin Globe](https://joplinglobe.com/region/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_ef529eec-171a-52b5-8a5c-fc43f774201f.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Sapo](https://sapo.pt/artigo/pentacampeao-olimpico-de-judo-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-de-franca-nas-eleicoes-de-2027-6af1bbc0e42b236929be6caf) — Olympic Judo Champion Announces Candidacy for the French Presidency in the 2027 Elections
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/olympionikis-gia-proedros-o-thrylos-toy-tzoynto-tenti-riner-sti-machi-gia-ti-diadochi-toy-makron-1090378) — Olympic Champion for President! Judo Legend Teddy Riner in the Battle to Succeed Macron
- [sport.ro](https://sport.ro/sporturi/multiplul-campion-olimpic-vrea-sa-devina-presedinte.html) — The Multiple Olympic Champion Wants to Become President!
- [Agenzia giornalistica Opinione](https://agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it/opinionmix/rainews-politica-teddy-riner-campione-olimpico-di-judo-in-corsa-per-leliseo-2027) — RAINEWS * POLICY: "TEDDY RINER, OLIMPIC CAMPIONE DI JUDO, IN CORSA PER L'ELISEO 2027" - Journalist Agency Opinion. News From Italy - World / Trentino Alto Adige
- [Guide épargne 2021](https://francetransactions.com/actus/actualites-socio-economiques/teddy-riner-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027-un-ippon-a-la-politique.html) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate of 2027: a Ippon to Current Politics – FranceTransactions.com
- [Unknown](https://segabg.com/category-foreign-country/legenda-dzhudoto-se-kandidatira-za-prezident-franciya) — Judo Legend Runs for President of France
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/09/five-time-olympic-judo-champion-teddy-riner-enters-2027-french-presidential-race/242624) — Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner enters 2027 French presidential race
- [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/article/sk2aqv1czl) — Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner launches bid for French presidency
- [Net.hr](https://net.hr/danas/svijet/dzudas-teddy-riner-kandidirat-ce-se-za-predsjednika-francuske-90ef6a3d-dc32-11f1-96ed-9600040c8f8e) — Five-Time Olympic Champion Will Fight for a New Title - President of France
- [konbini.com](https://konbini.com/societe/le-judoka-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle) — Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election
- [L'Opinion](https://lopinion.fr/politique/oui-je-suis-completement-fou-teddy-riner-se-lance-dans-la-course-a-lelysee) — "Yes, I'm Completely Crazy" : Teddy Ringer Starts the Elysée Race
- [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261109-olympic-judo-champion-riner-joins-fight-for-french-presidency) — Olympic judo champion Riner joins fight for French presidency
- [ilnapolista.it](https://ilnapolista.it/2026/11/il-mito-del-judo-francese-riner-si-candida-alla-presidenza-della-francia-contro-il-peso-massimo-marine-le-pen) — The Myth of French Judo Riner Stands for the Presidency of France, Against the Maximum Weight Marine Le Pen
- [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat-a-l-election-presidentielle-pousse-par-la-colere-sociale-et-l-envie-de-federer-les-francais_6808643_823448.html) — Teddy Ringer Announces Being a Candidate in the Presidential Election of 2027, Driven by the Social "Enragment" and the Desire to "Federate" the French
- [Alpha TV](https://alphatv.gr/kosmos/gallia-o-riner-ipopsifios-gia-tis-proedrikes-ekloges-stin-gallia) — France: Riner Is a Candidate for the Presidential Election in France
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/11/09/o-riner-ypopsifios-gia-tis-proedrikes-ekloges-stin-gallia) — Riner Is a Candidate for the Presidential Election in France
- [Unknown](https://ethnos.gr/sports/article/428887/saskoitazokatamatapentakisolympionikhstoytzoyntokatebaineiypopshfiosgiaproedrosthsgallias) — "I'm Looking You in the Eye": Five-Time Olympic Judo Champion Runs for President of France
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/09/2729599.html) — French judoka Teddy Riner today announced his participation in the French presidential election
- [Fréttir - mbl.is](https://mbl.is/frettir/erlent/2026/11/09/franskur_judokappi_i_forsetaframbod) — French Judoka Running for President
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-sports/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994844) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [haltonhillstoday.ca](https://haltonhillstoday.ca/world-news/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together-12994841) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/french-france-le-parisien-paris-marine-le-pen-b3081671.html) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/french-france-le-parisien-paris-marine-le-pen-b3081671.html) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Bluefield Daily Telegraph](https://bdtonline.com/sports/national_sports/teddy-riner-announces-a-run-for-french-president-pledging-to-bring-people-together/article_bd68c3e8-1fdb-5501-b4f1-335f361868d3.html) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [Le Singulier](https://lesinguliersete.fr/teddy-riner-se-lance-dans-la-course-a-lelysee) — Teddy Ringer Starts the Race at the Elysée
- [El Debate](https://eldebate.com/internacional/20261109/pentacampeon-olimpico-judo-teddy-riner-competira-presidencia-francesa_478843.html) — Judo Olympic Penta-Champ Teddy Riner Will Compete for the French Presidency
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/908232/tenti-riner-ypopsifios-proedros-gallias-ekloges-2027) — Teddy Riner: From the 5 Olympic Gold Medals to the Battle for the French Presidency
- [star.gr](https://star.gr/eidiseis/athlitika/732436/tenti-rine-ypopshfios-sis-proedrikes-ekloges-sthn-gallia) — Teddy Rinat Is a Candidate for the Presidential Elections in France #StarGrNews
- [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/11/olympics-love-is-blind-teddy-riner-french-presidential-race-1237217163) — Olympics Medallist Teddy Riner Enters French Presidential Race
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/11/9/1474065.html) — The World's Most-Titled Judorist Claimed to Have Participated in the Election of the President of France.
- [Presse-citron](https://presse-citron.net/je-suis-candidat-a-lelection-presidentielle-de-2027-lannonce-choc-de-teddy-riner-qui-entre-dans-larene-politique) — "I Am a Candidate in the Presidential Election of 2027": Teddy Ringer's Shock Announcement, Which Enters the Political Arena
- [Channels Television](https://channelstv.com/2026/11/09/olympic-judo-champion-riner-joins-fight-for-french-presidency) — Olympic Judo Champion Riner Joins Fight For French Presidency
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/sports/story/561064/o-asteras-tou-tzoynto-tenti-riner-ypopsifios-gia-proedros-tis-gallias) — Judo Star Teddy Riner Running for French Presidency
- [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994843) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994841) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-sports/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994840) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Prince George Citizen](https://princegeorgecitizen.com/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994843) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994841) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/11/09/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/11/09/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-2) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994841) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994841) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/11/09/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-2) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994841) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/world-news/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency-12994841) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/11/09/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [aljazeera.net](https://aljazeera.net/sport/2026/11/9/%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a8%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%b7-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%af%d9%88-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%b2%d9%8a%d9%87-%d8%aa%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%8a-%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%86%d8%b1) — From the Judo Rug to the Elise, Teddy Rainer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidency of France 2027.
- [coasttv.com](https://coasttv.com/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency/article_edfee347-2515-50e9-9441-67892f6fdc41.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [DR](https://dr.dk/nyheder/udland/judokaemper-og-flerdobbelt-verdensmester-vil-vaere-fransk-praesident) — Judo Fighter and Multiple World Champion Wants to Be French President
- [midilibre.fr](https://midilibre.fr/2026/11/09/presidentielle-2027-le-triple-champion-de-judo-teddy-riner-officialise-sa-candidature-et-devoile-quelques-lignes-de-son-programme-13643803.php) — President 2027: the Triple Champion of Judo Teddy Ringer Formalizes His Candidacy and Unveils a Few Lines of His Program
- [rfj.ch](https://rfj.ch/rfj/Sport/Autres-sports/20261109-France-le-judoka-Teddy-Riner-est-candidat-a-la-presidentielle.html) — France: Judoka Teddy Riner Is a Presidential Candidate
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/europe/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency/article_92d8acea-4f05-5dd3-9b64-9959efa8ffc5.html) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/national-sports/2026/11/09/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [abc News](https://abcnews.com/Politics/wireStory/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-run-french-president-137968816) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
- [RTS](https://rts.ch/info/monde/2026/article/presidentielle-2027-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-29410550.html) — President 2027 : Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy
- [lindependant.fr](https://lindependant.fr/2026/11/09/presidentielle-2027-la-france-quon-veut-le-judoka-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat-a-lelection-presidentielle-13643820.php) — President 2027: "The France We want"... Judoka Teddy Riner Announces Being a Presidential Candidate
- [Sydsvenskan](https://sydsvenskan.se/sport/judostjarnan-vill-bli-frankrikes-president) — Judo Star Wants to Be France's Next President
- [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/candidatura-di-teddy-riner-un-nuovo-volto-nella-politica-francese) — Teddy Riner Candidate for Presidency: Electoral Challenges 2027
- [rtl.lu](https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/olympic-judo-champion-riner-joins-fight-for-french-presidency-489886130) — Olympic judo champion Riner joins fight for French presidency
- [France24](https://france24.com/fr/france/20261109-le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-%C3%A0-l-%C3%A9lection-pr%C3%A9sidentielle) — Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Presidential Candidate
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4028709/gallia-o-pentakis-olumpionikis-tou-tzounto-tenti-riner-upopsifios-gia-tis-proedrikes-ekloges) — France: Five-Time Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Riner Is a Candidate for the Presidential Election
- [Lapresse](https://lapresse.it/esteri/2026/11/09/il-campione-di-judo-teddy-riner-si-candida-a-presidente-della-francia) — Judo Champion Teddy Riner Is Running for President of France
- [News.ro](https://news.ro/sport/teddy-riner-cvintuplu-campion-olimpic-la-judo-si-a-anuntat-candidatura-la-alegerile-prezidentiale-din-franta-din-2027-video-1922401909252026111322972823) — Teddy Riner, a Senior Olympic Champion in Judo, Announced His Candidacy for the Presidential Elections in France in 2027.
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1336805/olimpionikis-toy-tzounto-ipopsifios-ghia-tis-proedrikes-ekloghes-stin-gallia) — Olympic Judo Champion Candidate for French Presidential Election
- [SportBuzzBusiness.fr](https://sportbuzzbusiness.fr/le-combat-a-toujours-fait-partie-de-moi-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027.html) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate of 2027
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/politiki/432018/o-olympionikis-toy-tzoynto-tenti-riner-ypopsifios-stis-proedrikes-ekloges-tis) — Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Riner Is a Candidate in the French Presidential Election
- [closermag.fr](https://closermag.fr/politique/teddy-riner-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-2027-plus-a-droite-ou-plus-a-gauche-il-repond-sans-detour-3668389) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate 2027, "More Right or More Left"?
- [L'Unione Sarda.it](https://unionesarda.it/news/mondo/francia-il-campione-di-judo-teddy-riner-si-candida-alle-presidenziali-francesi-rm9y4flh) — France, Judo Champion Teddy Riner Is Running for President
- [Le Temps](https://letemps.ch/monde/le-judoka-teddy-riner-icone-du-sport-francais-se-lance-dans-la-course-a-l-elysee) — The Judoka Teddy Ringer, an Icon of the French Sport, Starts the Race at the Elysée
- [sport.cz](https://sport.cz/clanek/bojove-sporty-petinasobny-olympijsky-vitez-v-judu-se-chce-stat-francouzskym-prezidentem-chysta-kandidaturu-5572751) — Five-Time Olympic Judo Medalist Wants to Become President. She Is Preparing to Run
- [Politico Europe](https://politico.eu/article/french-olympian-teddy-riner-announces-presidential-bid) — French Olympian Teddy Riner announces presidential bid
- [parismatch.com](https://parismatch.com/jai-pris-conscience-que-je-devais-apporter-ma-pierre-ledifice-teddy-riner-officiellement-candidat-presidentielle-l6tbQRgHybKC0hWBoPx4M) — "I Realized I Had to Bring My Stone to the Building": Teddy Ringer, Officially Presidential Candidate
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/11/09/il-campione-olimpico-di-judo-teddy-riner-si-candida-alle-presidenziali-francesi_7a17f50e-73bc-4860-91eb-4eefc2a1396f.html) — Judo's Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Is Running for French President
- [RTL Info](https://rtl.be/actu/monde/france/la-legende-du-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat-lelection-presidentielle/2026-11-09/article/806005) — The Legend of Judo Teddy Ringer Announces Being a Candidate in the French Presidential Election
- [sport-express.ru](https://sport-express.ru/martial/judo/news/pyatikratnyy-olimpiyskiy-chempion-po-dzyudo-riner-obyavil-o-vydvizhenii-na-post-prezidenta-francii-2472846) — The Five-Time Olympic Champion of Judo Riner Announced the Nomination of the President of France
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/esportes/outros-esportes/lenda-do-judo-teddy-riner-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidencia-da-franca) — Legend of the Judo, Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for the Presidency of France
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3080907/judoca-olimpico-e-candidato-a-presidente-da-franca-em-2027) — Olympic Judoca Is Candidate for President of France in 2027
- [levif.be](https://levif.be/international/europe/france/du-tatami-a-lelysee-teddy-riner-se-lance-dans-la-course-presidence-francaise) — From the Tatami to the Elysée? Teddy Riner Starts the Race for the French Presidency
- [radioscoop.com](https://radioscoop.com/infos/teddy-riner-candidat-a-l-election-presidentielle-en-2027_367355) — Teddy Riner Is a Presidential Candidate in 2027!
- [dhnet.be](https://dhnet.be/actu/monde/2026/11/09/le-judoka-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle-francaise-DFHIHX4LVVG2HOTFE6WUEUWTD4) — Judoka Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for the French Presidential Election
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96312404-legendarny-judista-teddy-riner-oznamil-kandidaturu-na-francuzskeho-prezidenta) — Legendary Judoka Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for French President
- [La Libre](https://lalibre.be/international/europe/elections-france/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-champion-olympique-de-judo-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle-francaise-ZFTARMIJR5FK5KULRKAMTNRH6I) — Teddy Ringer, Olympic Judo Champion, Announces His Candidacy for the French Presidential Election
- [La Croix](https://la-croix.com/politique/teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-l-election-presidentielle-2027-20261109) — President 2027: Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy for the Elysée
- [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/france/2026-11-09/presidentielle-2027-le-judoka-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-1950691) — President 2027: Judoka Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy
- [actu.fr](https://actu.fr/politique/election-presidentielle/presidentielle-2027-teddy-riner-se-lance-dans-la-course-mais-ne-renonce-pas-au-judo_65033443.html) — President 2027 : Teddy Riner Starts the race... but Don't Give up Judo
- [20 Minutes](https://20minutes.fr/politique/4261605-20261109-presidentielle-2027-teddy-riner-declare-aussi-candidat-explique) — Teddy Ringer Also Declared Himself a Presidential Candidate
- [aufeminin.com](https://aufeminin.com/societe/actualites/vie-politique/teddy-riner-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-2027-prendre-des-coups-cest-mon-metier-il-veut-etre-le-president-qui-federe-2865056.html) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate 2027: "Taking Blows Is My Job", Judoka Wants to Be "the President Who Feuds"
- [Stéphane Larue](https://stephanelarue.com/teddy-riner-se-lance-dans-la-presidentielle-2027-et-doit-reunir-500-parrainages) — Teddy Ringer Launches in President 2027 and Must Gather 500 Sponsorships
- [lejdd.fr](https://lejdd.fr/politique/teddy-rinner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection-presidentielle-188208) — Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election
- [ici.fr](https://ici.fr/infos/politique/presidentielle-2027-je-suis-candidat-pour-rassembler-les-francais-annonce-le-judoka-teddy-riner-6780765) — "Rassembling the French": Judoka Teddy Ringer Announces His Presidential Candidacy
- [Liberation](https://liberation.fr/politique/elections/teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-la-presidentielle-au-parisien-20261109_BTPPXWNMZBCH5E3TGJXNHNIAXM) — Teddy Ringer Announces His Presidential Candidacy for the "Parisien"
- [Sports.fr](https://sports.fr/combat/judo/teddy-riner-lannonce-fracassante-2-1061529.html) — Teddy Ringer Presidential Candidate, the Bustling Announcement
- [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [dna.fr](https://dna.fr/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [lalsace.fr](https://lalsace.fr/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/elections/2026/11/09/le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat) — President 2027. Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces Candidate
- [La Dépêche du Midi](https://ladepeche.fr/2026/11/09/presidentielle-2027-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-13643802.php) — President 2027 : Teddy Riner Announces His Candidacy
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/sports/autres-sports/quintuple-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-candidat-a-l-election-presidentielle-20261109) — Quintuple Olympic Judo Champion, Teddy Riner Presidential Candidate
- [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/politique/56253907618527/presidentielle-2027-le-champion-olympique-de-judo-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-lelection) — President 2027: Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for Election
- [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/elections/presidentielle/la-resignation-n-est-pas-une-option-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-l-election-presidentielle-2027_8274359.html) — "Resignation Is Not an Option" : Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy in the Presidential Election 2027
- [BFM TV](https://bfmtv.com/politique/elections/presidentielle/teddy-riner-annonce-etre-candidat-a-la-presidentielle-de-2027_AN-202611090436.html) — "I'm Not Just a Judoka": Teddy Ringer Announces Being a Presidential Candidate of 2027
- [Le Huffington Post](https://huffingtonpost.fr/politique/video/teddy-riner-declare-sa-candidature-a-l-election-presidentielle_354331.html) — Teddy Ringer Declares His Candidacy in the Presidential Election
- [charentelibre.fr](https://charentelibre.fr/elections/presidentielles/je-refuse-de-rester-spectateur-teddy-riner-annonce-sa-candidature-a-la-presidentielle-2027-31455308.php) — "I Refuse to Remain a Spectator": Olympic Champion Teddy Ringer Announces His Candidacy for the Presidential Election
- [TF1 INFO](https://tf1info.fr/politique/elections/presidentielle/le-judoka-et-champion-olympique-teddy-riner-est-candidat-a-l-election-presidentielle-2027-2474763.html) — Judoka and Olympic Champion Teddy Riner Candidate in Presidential Election 2027
- [Il Post](https://ilpost.it/2026/11/09/teddy-riner-candidato-elezioni-presidenziali-francia-2027) — French Olympic Champion of Judo Teddy Riner Has Run for Presidential Elections in 2027
- [gazetaweb.com](https://gazetaweb.com/noticias/esportes/internacional/campeao-olimpico-de-judo-teddy-riner-se-candidata-a-presidencia-da-franca-948082) — Olympic Judo Champion, Teddy Riner Running for President of France
- [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/esportes/campeao-olimpico-de-judo-teddy-riner-se-candidata-a-presidencia-da-franca) — Olympic Judo Champion, Teddy Riner Running for President of France
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/emcimadahora/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/esporte/2026/11/pentacampeao-olimpico-de-judo-teddy-riner-disputara-a-presidencia-da-franca.shtml) — Olympic Pentachampion to Compete in the Presidency of France - 09/11/2026
- [UOL](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/esporte/2026/11/pentacampeao-olimpico-de-judo-teddy-riner-disputara-a-presidencia-da-franca.shtml) — Olympic Pentachampion to Compete in the Presidency of France - 09/11/2026
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/esportes/judoca-teddy-riner-anuncia-candidatura-a-presidente-da-franca,0bb9595db26ab12cb3483319a895ba6d24a2rzcv.html) — Judoca Teddy Riner Announces Candidacy for President of France
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/09/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency) — Judo star Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/europe/judo-star-teddy-riner-announces-bid-for-french-presidency/article_8945e6b2-e619-5eca-b8d3-0b4ca3a6de98.html) — Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together

## Questions

**When did Teddy Riner announce his candidacy?**

Teddy Riner announced his candidacy for the French presidency on Monday, November 9, 2026. The announcement was made via a video posted on his social media profiles.

**What is Teddy Riner's political stance?**

Teddy Riner has stated that he is positioning himself as neither right-wing nor left-wing. He hopes to be a president who brings people together and aims to unite French society.

**Can Teddy Riner continue his sports career if elected?**

Riner plans to continue his sports career, including aiming for the 2028 Olympics, if his presidential duties allow and the French people give him their blessing. He stated that it would be irresponsible to remain silent and stand by as a spectator to events in France.

**What are the requirements for Riner to stand for election?**

To stand for election as president of France, Teddy Riner needs to gather 500 sponsorship signatures from elected officials, as required by French law.

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