Giro d’Italia cycling race to start in Israel in 2018

The Giro d’Italia is to begin in Israel in 2018, the first time one of cycling’s three major races has started outside Europe, the ministry of culture and sport says.

A spokesman for Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev confirmed the start, but could not immediately provide further details. A press conference has been scheduled for Monday.

— AFP

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