Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 24 Sep 2026,Thursday Sports
Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist abuse and online harassment targeting French judo champion Teddy Riner after he spoke publicly about his concerns over the rise of the far right in France. Riner said he felt “anxiety” about the country’s political direction, after which numerous racist insults and hate messages were directed at him online. The 37-year-old Olympic champion said he would continue speaking about France’s situation and stressed the importance of unity, diversity and republican values. The case comes amid heightened political debate ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, with the National Rally featuring prominently in current political discussions. (PC: AP)
