Teddy Riner announces run for French presidency in 2027

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Judoka Teddy Riner announced his entry into the race for the French presidency in 2027. With five Olympic gold medals and 11 world champion titles, he is aiming for the Élysée Palace, and at the same time plans to compete in Los Angeles.

Three days after the announcement, Danish investment bank Saxo Bank, which had been a sponsor of Riner, announced it would end its participation in the company's latest advertising campaign. The decision was made jointly with Riner, over concerns about violating French election financing laws.

Riner's campaign is gaining momentum, and one of the people close to him revealed the plans. President Macron welcomed the move, and the former sports minister called it "ridiculous."