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French authorities investigate racial abuse targeting judo star Teddy Riner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:12 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

French authorities investigate racial abuse targeting judo star Teddy Riner

Summary

French authorities are examining online racial abuse aimed at judo champion Teddy Riner following his remarks about far-right extremism. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office announced the investigation, which will be led by the Central Office for the Fight Against Crimes against Humanity and Hate Crimes. Riner stated that racist insults and hateful messages surged after he expressed his concerns on a sports program. Paris Saint-Germain, Riner's judo club, has publicly supported him, condemning the abuse as unacceptable. Riner aims to compete in his sixth Olympics in 2028, despite being ruled out of next month’s world championships due to a shoulder injury.

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•Authorities probe online abuse aimed at Teddy Riner
•Paris Public Prosecutor's Office leads investigation
•PSG supports Riner, condemns racist insults
•Riner aims for a fourth Olympic gold in 2028
•Riner ruled out of world championships due to injury

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11:12 AMYahoo Sports — French authorities investigate online racial abuse aimed at French judo star Teddy Riner

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French authorities are investigating online racial abuse aimed at French judo star Teddy Riner after he expressed concern about the rise of the far right. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office posted a brief statement on Instagram on Wednesday about “racist insults and cyber-harassment targeting a French athlete,” along with a picture of the multiple Olympic and world champion Riner competing. The Central Office for the Fight Against Crimes against Humanity and Hate Crimes, known as OCLCH, will lead the investigation.
— Yahoo Sports

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