Protesters supporting Palestine disrupt Spain's cycling grand tour
Recent protests targeting the Israeli-owned professional cycling team Israel-Premier Tech during La Vuelta a España have drawn attention away from the competition this week. Demonstrators in Bilbao lined the race route with Palestinian flags and signs calling for a boycott of Israel due to recent events in Gaza. The team's owner, Sylvan Adams, has condemned the protests and has stated that the team will continue to participate in the race until it concludes in Madrid. Despite the controversy, the team asserts it is focused on cycling and not politics. The Spanish government and race officials have weighed in on the issue, with some expressing support for the team's removal. The disruptions caused by the protests have raised safety concerns for riders and organizers.
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