US EditionFinal Stage of Vuelta a Espana Halted by Organizers because of Palestine Protests
Protests occupied key avenues 57 kilometers from the finish, forcing cancellation of the final stage of Spain's 80th La Vuelta cycling race, organizers said.
- Pro-Palestinian protests on September 14, 2025, in central Madrid forced an early cancellation of the final stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race.
- The protests arose from opposition to the Israeli cycling team's participation and the ongoing Gaza conflict despite the largest police deployment since the 2022 NATO Summit.
- Demonstrators blocked the key Paseo del Prado avenue, clashed with police, and stopped cyclists about 56 kilometers from the finish near the Royal Palace Gardens.
- Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard expressed his disappointment over losing what he called "a moment of eternity," while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged the Spanish public's support for legitimate causes, including the situation in Palestine.
- The cancellation marked the first protest-forced halt of La Vuelta since 1978, highlighting security concerns amid rising political tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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