US EditionIsrael Premier Tech removes team name from uniforms at Spanish Vuelta amid more protests
Israel-Premier Tech altered jerseys to display only the team logo amid safety concerns from repeated pro-Palestine protests during the 2025 Vuelta a España, organizers confirmed.
- The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team removed the word 'Israel' from their uniforms at the Spanish Vuelta race amid protests over Israel's military actions in Gaza.
- The race organizers pressured the team to withdraw due to safety concerns over the protests, which the team refused.
- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the team continuing to race despite the protests.
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The Tour of Spain has been targeted for several days by pro-Palestine demonstrations on the side of the road during the crossing of the cyclists. The Israel-PremierTech team decided on Saturday 6 September to withdraw the mention
The Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) cycling team will ride the remaining eight stages of the Tour of Spain wearing jerseys with the country's name removed.
Israel Premier Tech gave its cyclists in the Vuelta a España new uniforms, without the name of the team, after having been the target of repeated pro-Palestinian protests during the race.The decision was made before the 14th stage developed this Saturday, in the middle of a difficult week for the team.He must have faced protests before and during the race days, as well as pressure from both the race organizers and the Spanish authorities.The tea…
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BARCELONA (AP) — Israel Premier Tech has provided its cyclists in the Vuelta a España with new uniforms without the name of the team after having been the target of repeated pro-Palestinian protests during the race.
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