French judoka Teddy Riner will make his long-awaited return to international competition at the Lima Grand Prix in Peru, scheduled from August 14 to August 16, according to an official announcement from the French Judo Federation. This marks the triple individual Olympic champion’s first appearance on the global circuit since his dominant campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The Road to Lima and the Plus-100kg Schedule
According to the federation’s statement released on Wednesday, July 29, the heavyweight icon will step onto the tatami during the final day of competition on Sunday, August 16. Riner is set to compete in his customary over-100 kilograms category, drawing intense global interest as he begins his next competitive cycle.
The Lima tournament serves as the official springboard back into high-stakes international judo for the multi-time world champion, who took a well-documented break following his home-soil triumph in Paris.
A Heavy August Circuit: Adding the Lausanne Grand Slam
The Peruvian stop is only the first leg of a busy late-summer return. Just a fortnight after his matches in South America, Riner is also entered into the Grand Slam of Lausanne, which is scheduled to run from August 28 to August 30 in Switzerland, as confirmed by the French federation.
What the Return Means for the Heavyweight Division
How to Follow the Action
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