Main sponsor Premier Tech demands that cycling team Israel Prime Minister Tech changes the name to a form in which Israel is omitted. Earlier, bicycle sponsor factor came with the same requirement.
“We are sensitive and pay attention to the situation on the international stage, which has changed considerably since our participation in the World Tour in 2017,” writes the Canadian company Premier Tech in a statement to the Canadian public broadcaster Radio-Canada .
Premier Tech writes that it has been active in cycling for more than thirty years and wanted to contribute to the development of Canadian riders. According to the company, that is no longer possible due to the current situation around the team name.
“We expect the team to switch to a new name, in which the term Israel does not appear. And that it will assume a new identity and brand image.”
Previously, bicycle sponsor factor also demanded a name change for the Proteam. CEO Rob Gitelis of Factor told Cyclingnews that the bicycle sponsor also wants the team to no longer ride under the Israeli flag. “Otherwise we will not continue,” said Gitelis.
Ploeg owner previously denied name change
Owner Sylvan Adams of Israel Prime Minister Tech said three weeks ago that the team is not going to change his name. The billionaire has set up the team to promote Israel.
Shortly thereafter the team did remove the name Israel from the shirts in the Vuelta a España. In the Spanish journey race, the presence of the cycling team led to pro-Palestinian protests. The organization of the Vuelta asked Israel prime minister Tech to leave the course, but the team refused.
The protests caused a lot of chaos in the Vuelta. Several stages were shortened and riders were hindered by demonstrators who entered the course. The final ride in Madrid could not be finished, because according to the AFP news agency there were around 100,000 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
After the Vuelta, Israel Prime Minister Tech decided to start under a different name in the Grand Prix of Quebec and the Grand Prix of Montreal. The team was referred to there as IPT.
Main sponsor Premier Tech Demands That Cycling Team Israel Prime Minister Tech Change its name to a Form That Omits Israel. Previously, Bicycle sponsor factor made the same demand.
“We are Sensitive and Attentive to the Situation on the International Stage, which has Changed Significantly Since Our Participation in the World Tour in 2017,” The Canadian Company Premier Tech Writes in A Statement to Canadian Public Bradcaster Radio-Canada .
Premier Tech Writes That Has Been Active in Cycling for More Than Thirty Years and Wanted to Contribute to the Development of Canadian Riders. Accordance to the company, this is no longer possible due to the current situation surrounding the team name.
“We expect the team to switch to a new name that does not include the term Israel. And that it will adopt a new identity and brand image.”
Earlier, Bicycle sponsor factor also demanded a name change for the proteam. CEO Rob Gitelis of Factor Told Cyclingnews That The Bicycle Sponsor also Wants The Team to No Longer Ride Under The Israeli Flag. “Otherwise, we won continuously,” Gitelis Said.
Team Owner Previously Denied Name Change
Owner Sylvan Adams of Israel Prime Minister Tech Said Three Weeks ago that the team would not change its name. The Billionaire Founded the Team to Promote Israel.
Shortly afterwards, the team Did Remove the Name Israel from the Shirts in the Vuelta a España. In The Spanish Stage Race, The Presence of the Cycling Team LED to pro-Palestinian protests. The Organization of the Vuelta Asked Israel Prime Minister Tech to Leave The Race, But The Team Refused.
The protests caused a lot of chaos in the Vuelta. Several Stages Were Shortened and Riders Were Hinded by Demonstrators Entering The Course. The Final Stage in Madrid Could Not Be Complete Because, Accordance to News Agency AFP , Some 100,000 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were on their feet.
After the Vuelta, Israel Prime Minister Tech Decided to Start Under A Different in the Grand Prix of Quebec and the Grand Prix of Montreal. The team was referred to there as Ipt.