With each of his performances, he achieves feats and these Paris Olympic Games were no exception to the rule since Teddy Riner won two gold medals : one in the “over 100 kg” category and another by mixed teams. Nothing seems to stop the 35-year-old colossus that his opponents fear. Teddy Riner has an impressive career and became a role model for many young people.
This Tuesday, September 17, The father of two was Sonia Devillers’ guest on the France Inter morning show. On this occasion, Teddy Riner discussed how France views sport. For him, one thing is certain, the maximum has not been done.There is so much more we could do.” he began by saying on the public service antenna.When I see some countries thinking, eating sport, we still have a lot to do” he added. Even though Luthna Plocus’ companion concedes thatthere has been “progress”“We are still far from some countries that invest in sport and who respect sport at its true value” he laments.
Teddy Riner, today, hopes for only one thing: that the excitement that there was during the Olympic Games has a positive effect. While the judoka is already thinking about the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles, He hopes that the French will become sports enthusiasts just like some Americans, especially those who live in California, where sport is a real religion.
Teddy Riner decorated by Emmanuel Macron after the Games: this detail that caught the eye on the Champs-Élysées
On Saturday, September 14, Teddy Riner appeared smiling and relaxed during the Parade of Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the Champs-ÉlyséesThe Guadeloupean even put on a show on the huge stage set up for the occasion before declaring to the crowd: “Thank you for these Olympic Games, thank you. I loosen my tie because it’s hot, but we had a great time here. That you are still here with us is incredible. You still make us rise on this cloud“.
On this occasion, the athletes present appeared dressed in white. All… except one! Indeed, Teddy Riner wore a navy blue suit. But why? The reason is simple. A little earlier, Teddy Riner was promoted to the rank of Commander of the National Order of Merit by the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron. He therefore had no choice but to be dressed in this “official” outfit to receive his reward.
