The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team are excluded from next month's Giro dell'Emilia in Bologna over public safety concerns.

The Israel-Premier Tech team has been excluded from the upcoming Giro dell’Emilia cycling race over public safety concerns, organizers said on Saturday.

The team was the subject of widespread protests during the Vuelta a Espana and now faces the prospect of losing its sponsors

Cycling team Israel Premier Tech has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy over concerns about pro-Palestinian protests and disruption if the team was to participate. The decision by organizers of the Giro dell’Emilia race comes after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta,

Israel is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage as the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue, with the backlash seeping into economic, cultural and sporting arenas.

Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests. Spain's government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage when protestors criticized the presence of Israel Premier Tech.

Cycling team Israel Premier Tech barred from Italian race as sports organizations consider suspending Israeli teams over Gaza conflict.

In response, Israel–Premier Tech and owner Sylvan Adams reportedly are willing to work with Factor to rebrand in 2026. Possibly changing the team’s name and possibly the registered nationality. But as of now, nothing is finalized, and Factor claims it has no signed contract beyond this year.

Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests.

Protests directed at the cycling team contributed to three stages of the Vuelta being neutralised due to rider safety concerns.