Paris Saint-Germain re-signs five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner through to 2028

Teddy Riner’s ties to PSG span nearly two decades, after early career success, including junior European and world titles in 2006. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Paris Saint-Germain has announced the return of judo legend Teddy Riner, who has signed a new deal keeping him with the club until 2028. Riner, a five-time Olympic champion and 11-time world champion, first joined PSG in 2017 and was central to reviving its judo section.

This comeback comes just over 18 months after his last appearance in PSG colours at the 2024 Judo Champions League.

The renewed partnership is aimed at fresh sporting challenges with major international competitions in view, while also extending Riner’s role beyond the tatami as an ambassador for PSG’s values and community initiatives.

He will help inspire young judokas, strengthen links across PSG’s sections, support “PSG for Communities” projects, and boost the club’s profile in France and abroad.

Riner’s ties to PSG span nearly two decades, after early career success, including junior European and world titles in 2006 and a senior European title in 2007—he became the youngest male world champion in judo history and went on to amass 11 world titles and five European titles, plus a record 154-fight winning streak between 2010 and 2020.

He also won Olympic gold in the +100kg at London 2012 and Rio 2016 (having taken bronze in Beijing 2008), added team gold and individual bronze at Tokyo 2020, and capped Paris 2024 with two more golds (individual and mixed team), bringing his Olympic tally to five.

Since rejoining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Riner has been the face of its judo project, helping the team win French men’s team titles in 2022 and 2023 and contributing to PSG’s victory in the inaugural mixed Judo Champions League.

Teddy et Paris, l'histoire continue ! ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/bd3clbaDS0

— PSG Judo (@PSG_Judo) September 16, 2026

His form heading into Paris 2024 included an eighth Paris Grand Slam title and five straight wins to start the season, underlining his enduring dominance as the sport’s most decorated judoka.

About Paris Saint-Germain Judo:

PSG Judo reflects the club’s multi-sport vision, fielding Olympic, world and European champions and establishing itself as an international benchmark with back-to-back Champions League titles in 2024 and 2025.

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Alongside elite success, the section runs a community-focused programme at its Le Plessis-Robinson dojo, where nearly 300 members aged five and up train in line with judo’s core values of respect, discipline, self-improvement and team spirit.

Through the many champions brought out by PSG, results and grassroots initiatives, PSG Judo helps elevate the Paris Saint-Germain brand across France and globally.