The Spanish Government has hit back at the UCI after cycling governing body criticised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for supporting the pro-Palestine protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España.
In a carefully worded press release late on Monday, the UCI suggested that Sánchez's position is "contradictory to the Olympic values of unity, mutual respect, and peace" and said it even "calls into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events, ensuring that they take place in safe conditions and in accordance with the principles of the Olympic Charter."
