Spanish Vuelta cycling race cut short due to proPalestinian protesters forcing riders to stop
News Source : Associated Press
News Summary
- Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race on Sunday.
- There were clashes between police and protesters near the end of the route in Madrid.
- Race organizers later released a statement saying they regretted not being able to finish the stage as planned because of the “lamentable incidents in Madrid” There was no stage winner and the podium ceremony was called off because of security concerns.
- Visma-Lease a Bike rider Jonas Vingegaard was confirmed as the overall winner of the three-week cycling race.
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