In addition to football, Paris Saint-Germain also has other great champions in several sports. During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Parisian club has 26 athletes from 10 different countries, and among them, we find the legend Teddy Riner. Honored with a third individual Olympic title this Friday, the judoka received praise from Nasser Al-Khelaïfi after his victory, thus becoming the most successful judoka in the history of his sport.
“We extend our warmest congratulations to Teddy Riner on his incredible Olympic title here at home in Paris. With this third individual Olympic gold medal, Teddy reinforces his status as a world sporting icon and a French legend. Paris Saint-Germain is very proud to have him represent our club and France. We have always said he is the best, and he truly is – and he is an extraordinary role model for athletes in Paris, France and around the world. This historic and exemplary victory will inspire sportsmen and women for generations to come.”said the PSG president.
