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Cycling’s governing body the UCI has questioned Spain’s ability to safely host major sporting events after the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned on Sunday. Riders were stopped with 60km remaining after pro-Palestinian protesters knocked down barriers and occupied the road at several points on the course in central Madrid. There were various protests against the Israel-Premier …

UCI lashes out at Spanish government after Vuelta protests  Escape Collective Spain’s prime minister calls for Israel sports ban  ESPN Protests Against an Israeli Cycling Team Shut Down a Major Race  The New York Times Over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters forced early end to Spanish Vuelta, authorities say  PBS Spain calls for Israel, Russia to be banned from international sports competitions  Reuters Source link