France’s Macron welcomes judo star Teddy Riner’s entrance into the 2027 presidential race

French President Emmanuel Macron ⁠on Monday ⁠welcomed news that ⁠judo champion Teddy Riner, one of France’s best-known sports figures, was running in France’s 2027 presidential election.

“I am very pleased … ‌that someone like Teddy Riner, who is a great champion, has decided to get involved in this presidential debate and to contribute his convictions, his ideas and his talent; this ⁠can only benefit the country,” Macron told the C a ‌vous news show on France 5 television.

Riner, 37, announced...