Spanish Vuelta Stage Cut Short because of Disruption by Pro-Palestinian Protesters Near Finish Line
Protests against Israel's military actions led to the early end of Vuelta 2025 Stage 11 in Bilbao, with no winner declared and increased security concerns for riders and teams.
- The latest stage of Spain's La Vuelta cycling race was stopped just 3 kilometers short of the finish line due to protests related to Israel, according to local news reports.
- Protests began on August 27 when La Vuelta entered Spain and mainly targeted the Israeli team, Israel-Premier Tech.
- Spain's youth and children's minister, Sira Rego, urged the race director to expel the Israeli team, stating that the team's participation may violate La Vuelta's values.
- With large crowds still protesting near the finish line, race organizers decided to terminate the stage early, citing safety concerns.
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The eleventh stage of the race had to be ended without a winner for safety reasons.
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Spanish Vuelta stage cut short because of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near finish line
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — The 11th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short and finished without a winner because of a disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters near the finish line
·Cherokee County, United States
Read Full ArticleBilbao-Bilbao stage has been neutralized: impossible to reach the finish line for the large number of protesters, who challenged the presence of Israel Premier Tech
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