Paris opens inquiry into racist abuse of judoka Teddy Riner

Paris prosecutors opened an investigation on 23 September 2026 into racist insults and online harassment targeting French judo star Teddy Riner on X and Instagram. It followed Riner saying on television in September 2026 he felt "anxiety" about the rise of the far right. France holds a presidential election next spring, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally polling high.