Spanish minister calls for Israeli cycling team to be banned from La Vuelta; security doubled
Spanish minister calls for Israeli cycling team to be banned from La Vuelta; security doubled
Spanish Sports Minister Pilar Alegría advocates for banning Israeli teams from international competitions, drawing parallels to the sanctions imposed on Russian sport following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This call arises amidst escalating protests during the Vuelta a España against the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team. The team has been publicly commended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for staying in the race.
Spanish Sports Minister Pilar Alegría advocates for banning Israeli teams from international competitions, drawing parallels to the sanctions imposed on Russian sport following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This call arises amidst escalating protests during the Vuelta a España against the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team. The team has been publicly commended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for staying in the race.
Spanish Sports Minister Pilar Alegría advocates for banning Israeli teams from international competitions, drawing parallels to the sanctions imposed on Russian sport following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This call arises amidst escalating protests during the Vuelta a España against the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team. The team has been publicly commended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for staying in the race. 
