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Macron welcomes judo star Riner's French presidential bid

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French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the announcement of judo champion Teddy Riner's candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Riner, a prominent sports figure in France, stated his decision to run was partly motivated by concerns over the rise of the far-right. Macron expressed that Riner's involvement in the presidential debate would benefit the country. AI

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Macron welcomes judo star Riner's French presidential bid

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    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 …

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