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Rinner Presidential Candidate: "I Don't Think Much of It," Says Wembanyama

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Questioned at a post-game press conference on the political commitment of the five-time Olympic champion, French player San Antonio Spurs replied: "I don't think much of it," after a sigh. Teddy Riner said on Monday that he was going into the presidential race, in a short video posted on social networks. Wembanyama is known not to be stingy about comments on extra-sports topics, and does not hesitate in normal time to take a position, as in Octo…

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Questioned at a post-game press conference on the political commitment of the five-time Olympic champion, French player San Antonio Spurs replied: "I don't think much of it," after a sigh. Teddy Riner said on Monday that he was going into the presidential race, in a short video posted on social networks. Wembanyama is known not to be stingy about comments on extra-sports topics, and does not hesitate in normal time to take a position, as in Octo…

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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The Frenchman from the San Antonio Spurs was questioned on the subject by a French journalist at a post-match press conference.

·Paris, France
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The San Antonio Spurs player showed little loquace when commenting on the judoka's candidacy.

·Paris, France
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Used to speaking on political issues, Victor Wembanyama reacted to Teddy Riner's presidential candidacy.

Questioned Friday, November 13, 2026 in San Antonio after an NBA match, French basketball player Victor Wembanyama said "not much to think about" about Teddy Riner's candidacy in the election...

Invited to react to Teddy Riner's candidacy in the presidential election on Friday 13 November, Victor Wembanyama was for the occasion a man of few words. The San Antonio Spurs player, who is used to speaking on extra-sports subjects, was this time in restraint, thinking "not much" of this information.

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