US EditionFinal Stage of Spain's Vuelta Abandoned After Police Clash with Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Protests linked to Gaza conflict led to cancellations and security measures during Vuelta a España, with authorities deploying 1,100 officers, the largest since 2022 NATO Summit, officials said.
- Protests against the Israel Premier Tech cycling team during the Vuelta a España led to road blockages, disruptions, and the cancellation of stages, resulting in a chaotic race environment.
- Protests against the Israeli team at the Vuelta a España forced two stages to be canceled and resulted in the final stage being significantly shortened, causing chaos in Madrid.
- Protests led to political tension in Spain, with opposition leaders accusing the Prime Minister of political violence and mismanagement of security during the demonstrations.
- Organizers of the Vuelta claimed to be victims of the protests, which could set a precedent for future events involving Israel.
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Anti-Israel Protests Force Early End to Vuelta a Espana Cycle Race
Cycling – Vuelta a Espana – Stage 21 – Alalpardo to Madrid – Madrid, Spain – Sept. 14, 2025: Barriers are smashed by anti-Israel protesters during Stage 21. Photo: REUTERS/Ana Beltran Anti-Israel protests forced the Vuelta a Espana cycle race to be abandoned at its finale on Sunday, with Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard declared winner as police sought to quell demonstrations against an Israeli team’s participation. Protesters chanting “they will…
The body governing international cycling spoke on Monday, the day after the early stop of the Tour of Spain after the invasion on the path of pro-Palestinian activists.
The International Cycling Union (ICU) has issued a statement this Monday showing its "total disapproval and deep concern" over the ongoing protests...
Vuelta protesters sparked chaos and could change cycling forever
Pro-Palestine protests over an Israeli team at the Vuelta cut short stages, endangered riders, and forced an early end to the Spanish grand tour. Flo Clifford explores how the mass demonstrations could have far-reaching consequences for the world’s most accessible sport
Final stage of Spain's Vuelta abandoned after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
🚴🇪🇸 The final stage of #Spain's #Vuelta #cycling race was abandoned on Sunday afternoon as #cyclists were entering #Madrid after police clashed with pro-#Palestinian protesters in the Spanish capital's centre
Spain's Demonstrations Against Israel’s Cycling Team Spark Political Tensions - teleSUR English
Israel should not take part in any international competition until the ‘barbarity’ ends, President Sanchez said. On Sunday, the suspension of the final stage of the Vuelta a España amid massive protests in Madrid against the participation of the Israeli team has set Spain’s government against the conservative opposition. RELATED: Demonstrators Boycott the Cycling Tour of Spain in Madrid Due Israeli Participation The participation of the Israel P…
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