Vuelta boss defends keeping Israeli team in race after protests derail Madrid finale

Spanish Vuelta organisers on Monday defended the Israel-based cycling team's right to compete after pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the race’s finale in Madrid, forcing Sunday's last stage to be cut short. Spain’s left-wing government expressed sympathy with the protesters, while Israeli officials accused Madrid of fueling unrest.

Vuelta boss defends keeping Israeli team in race after protests derail Madrid finale
Spanish Vuelta organisers on Monday defended the Israel-based cycling team's right to compete after pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the race’s finale in Madrid, forcing Sunday's last stage to be cut short. Spain’s left-wing government expressed sympathy with the protesters, while Israeli officials accused Madrid of fueling unrest.

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