It is a video to be placed in the “too cute” category that Teddy Riner published, on the night of Saturday to Sunday, on his social networks. A few moments after his eleventh title of world champion, thanks to a snatch victory in the final against the Russian Inal Tasoev, we see the legend of French judo facing a rather special opponent… since it is his daughter Ysis.
The four-and-a-half-year-old girl, after having greeted her father as she entered the tatami as it should, managed an inside mowing and propelled the giant, double Olympic champion, to the ground. Ippon! “Isis, Isis”, we hear under the applause of some members of the French delegation who remained in the stands.
Teddy Riner, who always attaches great importance to his family, was well surrounded on Saturday. In the stands, his relatives exulted. There was Moise, his dad, Ysis, who was not born during his dad’s last world title in 2017, and his son Eden, 9 years old more experienced in coronations, as well as Luthna, the champion’s companion.
Very moved, the 34-year-old judoka also returned to the members of his staff. “Easy though,” he tells them when they gently nudge him.
