Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Vuelta: Backlash and Double Standards Emerge
Pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta, leading to its early conclusion and the cancellation of the podium ceremony. Over 100,000 protestors participated in the demonstration, which included clashes with police and road blockades. The disruptions were largely a response to the presence of the Israeli-owned team, Israel Premier Tech. The race winner, Jonas Vingegaard, was confirmed despite the early end to the final stage, which was cut short due to safety concerns and protests against the war in Gaza.
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