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“I am Teddy Riner, and today I am telling you face to face: I am a candidate for the 2027 presidential election,” the judoka declared in an interview published Monday, according to Eurosport. The 37-year-old, born in Guadeloupe, is trading the tatami for the political arena. Defying the Label of ‘Madman’ Riner is acutely aware … Read more
Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced his intention to run in the 2027 French presidential election, chinesenews.net.au reported. The 37-year-old athlete outlined his political ambitions in an interview with Le Parisien. Riner stated that remaining silent on national issues would be irresponsible, positioning himself as a candidate who belongs neither to the left nor … Read more
Costa Rican athletes posted notable results in judo, fencing, swimming, and triathlon during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, according to larepublica.net. The delegation’s early performances across multiple sports highlight a competitive showing on the international stage in Senegal. Jimena Morales Wins Two Matches in Judo Judoka Jimena Morales finished seventh overall after claiming two … Read more
Provincial Judo Tournament Closes Season in Formosa Formosa’s local judo federation hosted the final date of the 2026 Provincial Judo tournament at the Taninero venue on Sunday, drawing dozens of athletes from affiliated institutions, xn--lamaanaonline-lkb.com.ar reported. Competition took place across two fighting areas under strict organization and supervision, highlighting the technical and athletic growth of … Read more
Mexican archer Maya Casas concluded her individual campaign at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, following a narrow defeat in the round of 16. The match against Lin Yeo Tabitha of Singapore was decided by the smallest of margins, with Casas falling 5-6 in a closely contested battle, according to reporting by La … Read more
Club Shogai Judo Secures Six Medals in Villaviciosa de Odón Club Shogai Judo captured six medals at the regional championship held this past weekend in Villaviciosa de Odón. Young athletes representing the club competed across the mini-benjamín, benjamín, and alevín divisions, earning one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals while adding several fifth- and … Read more
Abdoulaye Wade Stadium Matilde Manini ended her run in the round of 16 at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026, falling to American archer Yeeun Whang on the grass of the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, sport2u.tv reported. The Italian archer, representing Arcieri Voghera, bowed out of the women’s individual recurve bracket after a 6-0 defeat … Read more
“My name is Teddy Riner and today I am telling you face-to-face: I am a candidate in the 2027 presidential election,” the five-time Olympic judo champion announced in a video message. France’s most decorated judoka launched his unexpected political bid on social media, pointing to mounting concerns over the rising far-right movement. The 37-year-old athlete … Read more
Spain pushed its medal count to six at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026 on Monday, fueled by bronze-medal performances from middle-distance runner Álex Sangil and archer Sandra Pérez, EFE reported. Sangil Secures 1,500-Meter Bronze Álex Sangil raced to a third-place finish in the 1,500-meter athletics final with a time of 3:59.70, according to … Read more
Club ALLIANCE judo secured a medal at the Quebec Games, opened a new training facility, and celebrated milestone belt promotions during a historic 2026 season in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, according to centremultisports.org. The organization marked a series of major athletic performances, individual progressions, and infrastructural developments throughout the year. In August 2026, the club opened its new … Read more