Aurélien Canot, Media365, published on Friday May 17, 2024 at 7:17 p.m.
On the eve of the draw for the World Judo Championships, Teddy Riner, competing in the +100 kg category, announced that he would ultimately not compete in these World Judo Championships in Abu Dhabi. The French judoka, who will therefore not seek a twelfth coronation, prefers to preserve himself with a view to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
With the competition fast approaching, supporters of Teddy Riner (35) were beginning to tell themselves that despite what was rumored, their idol had finally decided to treat himself to a full-scale rehearsal in anticipation of the Olympic Games. of Paris 2024. This will not happen. As was to be expected, the French judo legend will not participate in the World Championships, which will take place next week (May 19 to 24) in Abu Dhabi. On the eve of the draw, Riner, who should have sought a twelfth world title in the +100 kg category, put an end to the suspense surrounding his possible participation in these Worlds by announcing that he had chosen to skip on the appointment. Obviously not to jeopardize his chances of winning the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer and to give himself every chance of adding a new title to his incredible collection. Especially since accounting, beyond this potential tenth coronation of world champion, the Olympic champion of Rio and London who had on the other hand had to settle for bronze three years ago in Tokyo had nothing special to do. hope by going to Abu Dhabi.
Not guaranteed to be part of the Olympic Top 8, but almost
His three successes at the Grand Slams in Paris, Antalya and Dushanbe ensure the Guadeloupean is seeded at the Paris Olympics and benefits from a favorable draw until the quarter-finals of this Olympic tournament despite his decision not to defend his chances at the Worlds. Riner, whose choice to skip the Worlds makes Daniyl Zoubko happy, who takes advantage of the absence of the leader of French judo to invite himself into the selection at the last minute, thus has a 642-point lead in the Olympic rankings on the eighth. Not sure of still being in the Top 8 before the Games Editor’s note: He currently occupies fourth place), but not far. It is precisely with this in mind to remain in the top eight that it was once envisaged that Riner would participate in these Worlds. This will not be the case.
2024-05-17 17:23:55
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