Several cycling teams could refuse to race against Israel-Premier Tech, Guardian reports

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Move comes in response to a series of pro-Palestine protests that led to violence and disruptions at the 2025 Vuelta a España

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In response to a series of pro-Palestine protests that led to violence and disruptions at the 2025 Vuelta a España, several World Tour cycling teams are considering refusing to race against Israel-Premier Tech (IPT). According to sources who spoke with The Guardian, rival teams are frustrated with IPT's refusal to withdraw from the race and the International Cycling Union's (UCI) perceived inaction.