The Spanish cycling team, Volta, is changing the uniform after the pro -Palestinian protests

The Spanish cycling team is installed with a new uniform without the team’s name after it has been targeted again and again Protests supporting the Palestinian During the race.

Israel Prime Minister Technology Bicycle passengers gave the new uniform before the fourteenth stage on Saturday amid a difficult week for the team. It faced protests before and during the race days, as well as pressure from both the Spanish race officials and the authorities.

The team said the decision was “in order to set the priorities of the safety of our passengers and the entire Peloton, in light of the dangerous nature of some protests in Vuelta.”

Her blue costume, which will be used for the last week of the race, now has only P and Star. She said that the “Monogram Group” is now in line with the decisions of the brands that we previously adopted for our cars and unofficial clothes.

Vuelta is one of the prestigious major cycling tours, along with Tour de France Jiro de Italy. The team witnessed similar protests in other races, including in Italy and the United Kingdom

Israel’s participation of the Prime Minister in the race faced protests this week, which forced the largest race organizers to reduce the arrival of Wednesday to the city of Bilbao.

On Friday, Spanish police detained 12 people who invaded the path with a pro -Palestinians and hindered the main cyclists until the police removed them.

Spanish is largely sympathetic to the Palestinian issue. The government of Spain is strongly criticized by Israel The military invasion to GazaWhich killed tens of thousands of civilians in response to Hamas attacks in October 2023. In May, the Spanish government announced, along with those from Ireland and Norway, The recognition of a Palestinian state will be. It was a step that depicts a condemnation of Israel and the rejoicing of the Palestinians.

Israel, the Prime Minister, said that the leakage of the race “will put a dangerous precedent.” Only one of the team’s passengers in Vuelta is the Israeli.

The American Matthew Richitilo is the best team contestant. He finished seventh after 13 stages in more than 4 minutes behind the race leader Jonas Vigard.

Vuelta condemned the Bilbao protest, but its coach, Kiko Garcia, urged Israel to leak or for UCI, the ruling bicycle ruling body, to intervene, because there was a danger of more protests if it continued to race. UCI also condemned the protest in Bilbao.

On Thursday, Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albaris said he “understands and is supportive” to the team that is removed from the race, while he adds his government that does not have the ability to do so.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his support for the team, owned by Israeli -Israeli businessman Silvan Adams, saying that he “made Israel proud.”