Pro-Palestinian protestors invading Vuelta course ‘unacceptable’: organisers

Pro-Palestinian protestors invading the Vuelta a Espana course to force the final stage of the cycling Grand Tour to be abandoned was “absolutely unacceptable”, organisers said on Monday.

“What happened yesterday was absolutely unacceptable, I regret the image it gave (to the world) and it should not be repeated,” said Javier Guillen, director of the race.

Around 100,000 protestors were present during the 21st and final stage of the race which was due to finish with several loops in Madrid,…