UCI rejects protests Vuelta and lives attitude ‘proud’ Spanish Prime Minister

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The UCI is not happy with the statements of the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. He said he was proud of demonstrators who targeted Israel Premier-Tech During the Vuelta a España.

The Vuelta Has Been Disrupted Several Times In The Past Three Weeks by Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations. The demonstrators disagreugated with the presence of the Israeli team Israel Prime Minister Tech. On Sunday, the Final Stage Could Not Be Complete Due to a Large-Scale Protest in Finish Location Madrid.

Sánchez CondemNed the Violent Pro-Palestinian Protests on Sunday, where accordance to the French Press Agency AFP there Were About 100,000 demonstrators. The Prime Minister Did Say That He was Proud of Demonstrators who Targeted Israel Premier-Tech Dooring the Spanish Tour.

“I have a deep admiration for civil society that is mobilizing against injustice in gaza,” Said Sánchez. “As long as those barbarities continuous, Israel should not be allowed to participate in international competitions.”

The Uci Disapproves of Sánchez’s Attitude. “We regret that the Spanish Prime Minister and his Government have supported actions that could the smooth running of a sporting event and in some cases have expressed their admiration for the demonstrators,” the cycling union writes in a press release.

“This Attitude is a contrary to the Olympic Values ​​of Unity, Mutual Respect and Peace. It also Questions Spain’s Ability to Organize Major International Sporting Events and Ensure That They Take Place Under Safe Conditions and In Accordance with the Principles of the Olympter.”

Chaos Duration Final Day Vuelta Due to Pro-Palestinian Protests

UCI Disapproves of Protests: ‘Sport is an instrument for peace’

The Vuelta was Disrupted Several Times by Pro-Palestinian demonstrators. For Example, Israel Premier-Tech was Blocked in the Team Time Trial, Several Stages Were Shortened and Even Riders Fell Due to demonstrators.

“Since the race arrived on Spanish soil, the Vuelta has been disrupted almost daily by militant actions: individuals entering the peloton, throwing urine, endangering riders and causing physical injury, with some of them falling, injured and forced to leave the race,” says the international cycling Federation.

The UCI Expresses “Deep Concern” and also Condemns the Use of Sport for Political Purposes. “Sport must remain autonomous in order to fulfill its role as an instrument for peace. This is unacceptable and has the opposite effect.”

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