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Spanish Minister of Sport also calls for withdrawal of Israel-Premier Tech from Vuelta a España, but backs continuity of race

Israel Vuelta José Manuel Albares Javier Guillén Madrid
A National Police officer stands guard next to Team Israel Premier Tech's bus in Vegadeo at the start of the 15th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling tour, a 167 km race between A Veiga/Vegadeo and Monforte de Lemos, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP).

Spain's Minister of Sport and Education has become the country's latest politician to comment on the ongoing tension surrounding the Vuelta a España, calling for Israel-Premier Tech to leave the race, but insisting that the Vuelta should continue.

Speaking on Cadena Ser's El Larguero sports program, Pilar Alegría discussed the pro-Palestinian protests about the presence of Israel-Premier Tech, pointing out that since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country's teams have been banned from multiple sports. This includes cycling, although Russians are allowed to continue racing as individuals, under a neutral flag.

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