While judoka Teddy Riner distinguished himself during the last Olympic Games in Paris, the athlete is preparing to participate in a new event which takes him away from his favorite sport: judo. Is the judoka retiring? We answer you!
If there is one athlete who is a true living legend, it is the famous French judoka Teddy Riner. After having marked the history of his sport by collecting medals, the multiple Olympic champion is preparing to take on a new challenge outside of the tatami mats! Although he shone again during the Paris Olympic Games this summer, Teddy Riner is always on the lookout for a new project, even when it does not concern his favorite sport. But rest assured, the French colossus is not giving up sport!
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It is in a setting combining sport, fashion and entertainment that Teddy Riner will soon preform alongside other renowned athletes and celebrities. An exceptional and innovative event during which the judoka will once again prove his versatility and his thirst for competition. An event that promises to mix competition and spectacle, while highlighting the French giant in a different light. But what exactly does this event have in store for Teddy Riner and does he intend to put an end to judo? We tell you everything!
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Paris, host of the basketball and NBA festival
This time, it is into the world of basketball during an extraordinary event which will take place in Paris that the judoka champion will dive. On the occasion of the basketball and NBA festival at the end of January 2025, the famous American league is once again moving to Paname to celebrate basketball in all its splendor. For the occasion, two regular season matches between the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs will be held on January 23 and 25 at the Accor Arena. But beyond these highly anticipated confrontations, a rich and varied program is planned to mark this event.
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At the heart of this celebration, the “NBA Paris Jam” will be held between the two matches. A celebration which will notably include a gala match bringing together NBA legends like Joakim Noah and Jalen Rose, as well as celebrities and athletes from other disciplines. An initiative described as “a unique celebration, combining the NBA, music, fashion and entertainment”.
Prestigious guests as part of the basketball festival
Among the personalities expected at this event, Teddy Riner, our favorite French judoka, figures prominently. A true sports icon, he will compete against other celebrities in this friendly basketball competition. Alongside Esteban Ocon, Formula 1 driver, and media figures such as influencers, he will help make this party unforgettable. The opportunity for the French athlete to show another side of himself, while proudly representing France on an international stage. Sharon Fuller, associate vice president of NBA Europe and Middle East, said: “In addition to the return of NBA House (at Carreau du Temple, in the 3rd arrondissement), the debut of the NBA Paris Jam will allow fans to participate in an interactive celebration around basketball, the NBA and popular culture. »
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Participating in an event like the “NBA Paris Jam” constitutes a unique challenge for Teddy Riner. Accustomed to excelling in an individual sport, he will have to adapt to a collective discipline here. See you next January to discover Teddy Riner as a basketball player!
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