Shock bid: Judo legend to run for French president
11:49, 10 November 2026
Judo star Teddy Riner has set his sights on French presidency, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Multiple Olympic and world champion Riner hard launched his political career with announcement that he will be running for the post of French president in 2027.
The presidential election is set to take place in France on April 18 amid tense political and social situation.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal had also announced his bid to run for French presidency next year.