"Israel-Premier Tech is a private outfit owned by billionaire Israeli-Canadian property developer Sylvan Adams, not a state team, but has been hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for refusing to quit the Vuelta despite vehement protests. Various stages of the Vuelta have been affected by protests, with stages 11 and 16 shortened during racing, while Thursday's stage 18 time trial has also been cut short in advance for security reasons."
"It is difficult to explain and understand that there is a double standard, Alegria told Spanish radio station Cadena SER. Given that there has been such a massacre, a genocide, such an absolutely terrible situation we are living through day-by-day, I would agree that the international federations and committees should take the same decision as in 2022, she added. No team, no club from Russia participated in an international competition, and when the individuals participated, they did it under a neutral flag and without a national anthem."
Pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España have targeted the presence of the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team, prompting increased security and shortened stages. The Spanish government has described Israel's offensive in Gaza as a genocide, and Sports Minister Pilar Alegria argued that Israeli teams should face bans similar to the broad exclusion of Russian sides in 2022. Israel-Premier Tech is a privately owned team backed by Sylvan Adams and praised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for staying in the race despite protests. Alegria urged cycling authorities to decide on any exclusion and expressed hope the race can be completed safely.
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