The French NBA player, Victor Wembanyama, preferred to remain silent on Teddy Riner's candidacy for the French presidential election.
Victor Wembanyama, the French star playing for the San Antonio Spurs, was invited to speak about Teddy Riner's candidacy for the French presidential election. The occasion for observers to discover what would be the reaction of the 21-year-old basketball player on a major political subject.
Friday, November 13, during an exchange with journalists, Wembanyama chose sobriety. Used to taking positions on non-sporting subjects, ranging from social issues to current affairs debates, the player this time was particularly reserved. "I don't think much about it," he simply responded, visibly preferring not to expand on the subject.
This minimalist stance contrasts with the player's usual interventions. In recent months, Wembanyama has not hesitated to speak on various themes, demonstrating a certain interest in the debates that agitate French society. His restraint on Riner's candidacy therefore surprises some observers.
Teddy Riner, four-time Olympic champion in judo, officially announced his candidacy for the French presidential election. This announcement naturally sparked many reactions in the French sports world. While some athletes have chosen to openly support the judoka, others, like Wembanyama, have preferred to keep their distance from this sensitive subject.
This discretion can be explained by the young player's desire to fully concentrate on his NBA career. With a new season approaching, Wembanyama seems to want to preserve his energy for the basketball courts, leaving political questions to the candidates and voters.
Friday, November 13, during an exchange with journalists, Wembanyama chose sobriety. Used to taking positions on non-sporting subjects, ranging from social issues to current affairs debates, the player this time was particularly reserved. "I don't think much about it," he simply responded, visibly preferring not to expand on the subject.
This minimalist stance contrasts with the player's usual interventions. In recent months, Wembanyama has not hesitated to speak on various themes, demonstrating a certain interest in the debates that agitate French society. His restraint on Riner's candidacy therefore surprises some observers.
Teddy Riner, four-time Olympic champion in judo, officially announced his candidacy for the French presidential election. This announcement naturally sparked many reactions in the French sports world. While some athletes have chosen to openly support the judoka, others, like Wembanyama, have preferred to keep their distance from this sensitive subject.
This discretion can be explained by the young player's desire to fully concentrate on his NBA career. With a new season approaching, Wembanyama seems to want to preserve his energy for the basketball courts, leaving political questions to the candidates and voters.
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Source: Ouest-France