Spain's Sanchez calls for Israel sports ban as cycling authorities slam Vuelta chaos
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel should be banned from international sport over the Gaza war, just like Russia was penalised over its invasion of Ukraine. His call came as cycling’s governing body condemned mass protests that disrupted the Vuelta race, warning that the chaos "could call into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events".
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel should be banned from international sport over the Gaza war, just like Russia was penalised over its invasion of Ukraine. His call came as cycling’s governing body condemned mass protests that disrupted the Vuelta race, warning that the chaos "could call into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events".
