PSG Judokas triumph in the Champions League, winning return for Teddy Riner

PSG judokas crowned Champions League champions with Teddy Riner in the lead

The day of June 7, 2022 will remain as a great day in the history of the judo team of PSG. Indeed, the Parisian judokas accomplished a resounding feat by winning the prestigious Champions League judo. A triumph orchestrated by the colossus Teddy Riner, returned to the highest level after a break of a few months.

Teddy Riner: a comeback to the top

Applauded internationally for his incredible career, Teddy Riner shone again on the tatami. After a year's break following an injury, the man who has already been crowned world champion ten times, made a magnificent comeback during this competition. The French athlete was able to once again demonstrate the full extent of his talent by beating several renowned opponents. His last fierce match against the Japanese Hisayoshi Harasawa crowned him champion and allowed the PSG to inscribe his name on the trophy of the Champions League.

A collective conquest

If Teddy Riner played the spearhead of this victory, we must not forget that this triumph is also that of an entire team. The other judokas of PSG also delivered great performances, bringing the precious points necessary for the final victory. With this resounding victory in Champions League, the Parisian judokas not only bring the club its first major victory in the discipline of judo, but also strengthen the position of Paris as a stronghold of world judo.

What future for Teddy Riner and the PSG judokas?

After this coup, the future looks bright for Teddy Riner and the judo team of PSG. The club has already expressed its desire to confirm its dominance by preparing for the next challenges to come. As for Teddy Riner, he can calmly look forward to the end of his career, with the possibility of adding a few more great titles to his already exceptional list of achievements.