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Vuelta a Espana

Team Israel Premier Tech's rider Matthew Riccitello competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a 26 kilometer race against the clock between Valladolid and Valladolid, Spain, on September 11, 2025. (Miguel RIOPA / AFP)
October 6, 2025, 8:01 pm
Israel PT cycling team to drop ‘Israeli identity’ from brand after mass protests
Lamenting ‘very painful moment,’ private team’s owner Sylvan Adams says he will ‘step back,’ can’t play active role in team no longer named for Israel
By AFP and ToI Staff
Security officers on bicycles flank runner Beatie Deutsch at the Berlin Marathon, Sep 21, 2025 (Courtesy)
September 29, 2025, 7:37 am
Under shadow of anti-Israeli protesters, ‘Marathon Mother’ runs Berlin without a hitch
Wearing Israel on her T-shirt and a knee-length skirt, Orthodox runner Beatie Deutsch receives precautionary personal security guards after activists spoiled sporting events elsewhere
By Zev Stub
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protestors hold a 'Wanted' poster depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during the 21st and last stage of the Vuelta a Espana 2025, in Madrid on September 14, 2025. (Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)
September 16, 2025, 11:47 pm
Spanish police clash with French fans, Palestinian flag banned ahead of soccer match
Madrid stadium security enforces policy of confiscating Palestinian flags, which was in place even before anti-Israel protests disrupted Vuelta bike race over weekend
By AP and ToI Staff
Vuelta a Espana director Javier Guillen gives a press conference in Madrid on September 15, 2025. (Thomas COEX / AFP)
September 15, 2025, 7:24 pm
After Spanish PM lauds bike race disruptions, organizers defend Israelis’ inclusion
Country’s opposition blasts premier Pedro Sanchez, who expresses ‘deep admiration’ after protesters stormed final stage and demands private Israeli team be expelled
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta in Madrid on September 14, 2025. (AP/Manu Fernández)
September 14, 2025, 8:39 pm
Anti-Israel protesters block final stage of Vuelta after drawing Spanish PM’s praise
Finale of major cycling race nixed in Madrid after clashes, despite presence of over 1,500 police officers; member of Israeli team wins award; Sa’ar calls Sanchez ‘a disgrace’
By Agencies, Zev Stub and ToI Staff
Cyclists ride as Pro-Palestinians protesters hold Palestinian flags during the 20th stage of the Vuelta a Espana 2025, in El Escorial, Spain, September 13, 2025. (Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP)
September 13, 2025, 8:12 pm
Spain’s Vuelta disrupted again by anti-Israel protesters ahead of race’s last leg
Authorities to deploy 1,500 police to guard Sunday’s finale in Madrid, after pro-Palestinian demonstrators repeatedly disrupt cycling competition with government’s tacit support
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protesters wave Palestinian flags as Team Israel Premier Tech's Israeli rider Nadav Raisberg competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana on September 11, 2025. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP)
September 11, 2025, 4:22 pm
Amid mass protests at bicycle race, Spain calls for sports sanctions against Israel
Sports minister Pilar Alegria says there is a ‘double standard’ in not banning Israeli teams from competitions, members should compete under neutral flag without anthem, like Russia
By AFP and ToI Staff
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