Protests Result in Shutdown of the 11th Stage of the Vuelta, Which UCI Firmly Repudiates
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has issued a statement regarding the disruption of the 11th stage of the Vuelta cycling race in Bilbao. The statement, released by the governing body of international cycling, strongly condemns the actions that led to the interruption of the race.
According to the UCI, the events that transpired during the Vuelta stage transcend differences and divisions, and should never be exploited as a tool for punishment. The UCI emphasizes the fundamental importance of the political neutrality of sporting organizations, reiterating that they should maintain this neutrality within the Olympic Movement.
The UCI believes that sport, particularly cycling, has a mission to bring people together and overcome barriers. The organization highlights the unifying and pacifying role of sport, and the spirit of unity and dialogue that major international sporting events embody.
The 11th stage of the Vuelta was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests, organized by activists but without a specific organizational name detailed in the sources. The race was stopped 3 kilometers from the finish due to safety concerns related to the protesters.
The UCI expresses its full solidarity and support to the teams, staff, and riders of the Vuelta. However, the statement does not specify any penalties or sanctions for the disruption of the stage. The UCI did not announce the nature of the actions they condemned in their statement.
The organizer of the Vuelta, Javier Guillen, strongly condemned the protests but did not name a particular group as the event's organizer. Guillen emphasized that the safety and well-being of the riders, teams, and staff are of the utmost importance.
The UCI's statement reiterates that sporting organizations within the Olympic Movement should maintain political neutrality. The organization believes that sport should never be used as a platform for political statements or protests.
In conclusion, the UCI's statement regarding the disruption of the Vuelta stage reaffirms the organization's commitment to maintaining political neutrality in sport and upholding the spirit of unity and dialogue that major international sporting events represent.
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