Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Major Spanish Cycling Race
Pro-Palestinian protests led to the early termination of the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta, with over 100,000 participants, arrests, and police injuries reported.
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Controversy and Protests Mark the Vuelta a España
Protests against Israel–Premier Tech's participation in the Vuelta a España have led to stage cancellations and race disruptions, with organizers and riders voicing concerns over the team's presence amid political tensions and accusations of complicity in controversial actions by Israel. Despite attempts to rebrand and distance the team from its origins, protests continue, threatening the race's integrity and safety.
Pogacar Crashes but Survives Stage 11 Chaos at Tour de France
During stage 11 of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar crashed but finished the race, while a protester disrupted the finish line with an anti-Israel message, leading to his arrest. Norwegian Jonas Abrahamsen won the stage, and Pogacar showed resilience despite injuries, setting up a challenging upcoming climb.