Madrid – More than 1,500 police officers were deployed before the final stage of Vuelta, Spain Madrid More pro-Palestinian protests are expected on Sunday, with the final stage of the three-week cycling race.
The grand tour event turned into a diplomatic battlefield and was largely opposed by protesters to the emergence of the Israel-owned team Prime Minister Polytechnic, which earlier in the game took the team’s name from its uniform.
Six of the last 10 days of the car were shortened or interrupted, and more than 20 people were detained by police. At one stage, a protester carrying the Palestinian flag attempted to run to the road in front of the rider, causing two of them to crash. They continued, but one of them had to eventually quit the game.
The final stage of the route will end on Sunday night The Spanish capitalOn traffic issues, 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) were shortened.
Previous stages have changed due to security concerns against protests.
Authorities say a large number of police presence will be deployed in the finale Madrid Add to the 130 officers who have participated in the competition. Policeman who sees military trucks, riot equipment and horse riding police near the route Madrid.
About 6,000 protesters are expected The Spanish capital On Sunday, there were about 50,000 fans.
As the rider started at the final stage of 103.6 km (64.3 miles) at nearby Alalpardo, there were no major events.
Visma Lease’s Jonas Vingegaard will win three weeks of race after extending João Almeida on Saturday. The Danes’ lead is 1 minute and 16 seconds before most ceremonies go Madrid.
This will be Vingegaard’s third Grand Tour title, which adds to his Tour de France wins in 2022 and 2023.
