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Spain calls for Israel, Russia to be banned from international sports competitions

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Posted on September 15, 2025

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MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel and Russia should be banned from international sports competitions until "barbaric acts" end, referring to the wars in

Spain Urges Ban on Israel and Russia from International Sports Events

Spain's Stance on International Sports and Conflict

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel and Russia should be banned from international sports competitions until "barbaric acts" end, referring to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Condemnation of Protests

Sanchez said he condemned the violent protests by pro-Palestinian on Sunday in Madrid which disrupted the La Vuelta cycling race and ultimately led to the cancellation of the final leg and the podium ceremony.

Impact on La Vuelta Cycling Race

(Reporting by Joan Faus, editing by Inti Landauro)

Key Takeaways

  • Spain's PM calls for a ban on Israel and Russia in sports.
  • The call is due to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
  • Protests in Madrid disrupted the La Vuelta race.
  • The final leg of La Vuelta was canceled.
  • Spain condemns violent protests affecting sports events.

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