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France's Macron welcomes judo star Teddy Riner's entrance in 2027 presidential race

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The Straits Times. (2026, November 9). France's Macron welcomes judo star Teddy Riner's entrance in 2027 presidential race. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-macron-welcomes-judo-star-teddy-riners-entrance-in-2027-presidential-race

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French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for judo star Teddy Riner's decision to run in the 2027 presidential election. On November 9, Riner, who is 37 years old, announced his candidacy on social media, emphasizing his commitment to addressing France’s social issues despite lacking political experience. Riner argued that his involvement could bring fresh ideas and help rebuild the country by focusing on common sense and justice.
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"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.
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• Riner said critics would call him crazy and argue that he is an outsider with no political experience, but he said refusing to accept France's decline, insecurity and social inequalities was not madness.
2026-11-09 · The Straits Times
France's Macron welcomes judo star Teddy Riner's entrance in 2027 presidential race · assertive framing

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France's Macron welcomes judo star Teddy Riner's entrance in 2027 presidential race asserted
Macron → welcome → 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. asserted
Riner → welcome → 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. asserted
Macron → decide → television
• Riner, 37, announced his surprise candidacy on social media earlier on Monday. asserted
Riner → announce → Monday
• Riner said critics would call him crazy and argue that he is an outsider with no political experience, but he said refusing to accept France's decline, insecurity and social inequalities was not madness. asserted
refusing → say → decline
• France needs common sense, firmness and justice, as well as a state that can get things done, rather than another career politician, he said. asserted
he → need → politician
• Riner, a five-time Olympic champion and 11-time world champion, pledged to work alongside voters and in their interests to rebuild France, rather than govern from above. asserted
Riner → pledge → above
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