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Israel Premier Tech has been excluded from the Giro dell'Emilia cycling race in Italy due to concerns over protests related to Israel's military actions in Gaza, following disruptions at the Spanish Vuelta and calls to ban Israeli teams from European sports.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for Israel to be banned from international sports following protests disrupting the Vuelta cycling race in Madrid, which involved pro-Palestinian activists opposing Israeli participation amid escalating Gaza conflict. The protests led to injuries, arrests, and a diplomatic spat, with Israel's foreign minister condemning Sánchez's remarks. The incident has raised concerns about the politicization of sports and its impact on future international events.
Jonas Vingegaard and Team Visma | Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after the final stage was canceled due to protests, marking their third Grand Tour victory of 2025. Vingegaard expressed pride in his first Vuelta win, supported by a strong team effort, despite the race's abrupt end preventing celebrations in Madrid. The team and CEO Richard Plugge highlighted the importance of sport as a unifying platform and expressed disappointment over the canceled finale.
The final stage of Spain's Vuelta cycling race was canceled after protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Madrid, leading to clashes with police and the race's abandonment, amid broader political support for Palestine from the Spanish government.
Multiple cases of measles have been linked to a Utah High School Cycling League race in Soldier Hollow, with health officials urging attendees to check their MMR vaccination status and emphasizing the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of the virus.
Multiple riders in the Vuelta a España have called for Israel Premier Tech to withdraw from the race amid ongoing protests, including a recent neutralization of stage 11 due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the finish line, reflecting escalating tensions and disruptions in the race.
Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters in Bilbao, leading organizers to finish the race three kilometers early without declaring a winner; the race saw clashes between protesters and police, affecting the final results and highlighting safety concerns.
Jonas Vingegaard won stage 2 of the Vuelta a España in a close finish atop the Limone Piemonte climb, overcoming a crash and challenging weather conditions to take the overall lead, with Giulio Ciccone finishing second.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won the final stage and overall victory at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, becoming the first French winner since the 1980s, with a historic solo ride in the last kilometers. The race featured intense attacks, strategic team efforts, and notable performances from Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, culminating in Ferrand-Prévot's remarkable achievement.
The Tour de France will likely keep the Montmartre circuit in the final stage due to its popularity, despite safety concerns, after this year's successful and festive race in Paris with large crowds and exciting attacks.
The article describes the dramatic and challenging final stage of the Tour de France in Paris, highlighting the new Montmartre climb that added a classic-style racing element, culminating in Wout van Aert's impressive victory and a memorable, rain-soaked celebration in the city.
Tim Wellens won the 15th stage of the Tour de France, while Tadej Pogačar maintained his lead in the overall standings, with the race set to conclude in Paris next weekend.
Tadej Pogačar won Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France up Hautacam, outperforming GC contenders despite challenging heat and recent crash, with Vingegaard struggling and other riders showing varied performances.
Tadej Pogacar won his 100th race at the 2025 Tour de France Stage 4 with a strategic attack on the climb, showcasing his strength and racing intelligence. The stage featured challenging terrain and a small elite group sprint, with Pogacar narrowly beating Van der Poel and Vingegaard in a classic-style finish, setting the stage for exciting upcoming mountain stages.
Tadej Pogačar won the queen stage 7 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, extending his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard to 1:01, after a decisive final climb to Valmeinier 1800.