https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/judo-star-announces-run-for-president-of-franceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/judo-star-announces-run-for-president-of-francehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/judo-star-announces-run-for-president-of-france#u199495Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:30:12 +0000French judo star Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, according to Le Monde, ESPN, The Guardian and The Washington Post. Riner, an Olympic judo champion, pledges to bring people together, Audacy reports. President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Riner's entrance into the race, Reuters reports. The New York Times notes some voters seek alternatives to a far-right versus far-left matchup, while Christine Lagarde is less likely to run. Riner's campaign details and party affiliation remain unspecified in the available material.Why it mattersThe