UCI has criticized Pedro Sánchez for expressing his "admiration for the demonstrators" and for going "against the Olympic spirit"
The international cycling organization condemns "the instrumentalization of sport for political purposes in general and by a government in particular" and questions "the ability of Spain to host major sporting events".
Protests against Israel during the Return to Madrid stage.
The International Cyclist Union (UCI) has expressed its "absolute rejection and concern "about the incidents in the 2025 edition of the Return to Spain and has stated that they "question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events".
The protests for Palestine and against Israel were once again the protagonists of the final stage of the La Vuelta that ended on Sunday in Madrid. The mobilizations were motivated by the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech group.
In a statement published by the UCI, he has reported that "almost every day militants have disrupted the race. "They claim that" people have entered the route, thrown urine and endangered cyclists, "referring to" falls and injuries. "
Similarly, according to the UCI, "the organizers of the race reacted quickly and calmly, establishing emergency measures to ensure the continuation of the test" and has praised their "exemplary professionalism, respecting the autonomy and independence of sport".
He stressed that these protest actions are 'a serious violation of the Olympic Charter and the fundamental principles of sport'.
In addition, theorganization refers directly to President Pedro Sánchez in the note: "We regret that the President of the Spanish Government and his team have supported the actions carried out during a sporting competition and expressed their admiration for the maniestaris."
The UCI questions "the abilityof Spain to host major international sporting events in accordance with safety conditions and in accordance with the principles of the Olympic Charter ".
Finally, it condemns "the use of sport for political purposes in general, especially on the part of a government." "Sport must remain autonomous in order to fulfil its role as an instrument in the service of peace. It is unacceptable and harmful that our sport should be removed from its universal mission."
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