Egypt and world politics brief
France’s 2027 presidential election: Teddy Riner follows sporting legends into politics
An RE brief based on a story published by France 24 Arabic on 12 November 2026.
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French Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced that he will run in the 2027 presidential election.
Other athletes have entered politics before him, later becoming mayors, legislators or ministers.