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

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed judo champion Teddy Riner's surprise announcement that he will run in France's 2027 presidential election, saying Riner's involvement can only benefit the country.

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Teddy Riner, a well-known French judo champion, announced his surprise candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election on social media on Monday.

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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 his surprise candidacy on social media earlier on Monday.

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  • Teddy Riner will formally file his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election.

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