Summary
The Israel–Premier Tech cycling team will remove "Israel" from its name starting in the 2026 season due to pro-Palestinian protests. The team faced demonstrations during the Vuelta a Espana race and pressure from sponsors. The team plans to adopt a new identity and name to secure its future.
Key Facts
- Israel–Premier Tech will drop "Israel" from its name in 2026.
- The change follows pro-Palestinian protests during the Vuelta a Espana race.
- Demonstrators entered the race course, leading to the abandonment of the final stage.
- The team owner, Sylvan Adams, is an Israeli-Canadian billionaire.
- Sponsors pressured the team to change its name due to international concerns.
- Premier Tech, a Canadian company, co-sponsors the team.
- Sponsors like Factor will end involvement unless changes are made.
- The protests are related to Israel's war on Gaza, which has led to many deaths and international isolation.
