Macron welcomes judoka Teddy Riner's 2027 Presidential bid in France

French President Emmanuel Macron extended his support to judoka Teddy Riner after he announced his entry into France's presidential race in 2027. The five-time Olympic gold medalist, who is a political outsider, stated he refuses to "watch France collapse under the weight of its debt". Macron praised Riner, adding, "Teddy Riner is a tremendous athlete who makes our country proud."