Paris Looks Into Racist Attacks on Judo Star Teddy Riner

Paris state lawyers opened an investigation on 23 September 2026 into racist insults and online abuse aimed at French judo star Teddy Riner on X and Instagram. It came after Riner said on TV in September 2026 he feels 'anxiety' about the anti-immigration far right's rise. France chooses president next spring, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally ahead in polls.