The Israeli Ling Cycling Team loses a sponsor despite throwing the country in the name

The Israeli cycling team Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) has lost its top sponsor despite honoring the sponsor’s request to remove the word “Israel” from the team name.

Canadian company Premier Tech announced that it will end its partnership with the team in a statement released on Friday.

“After many discussions with the team and a careful evaluation of all relevant conditions, the Prime Minister of Technology has decided to step down as a sponsor of the team to make the team as soon as possible,” the statement said.

“While we have seen the club’s decision to change its name for the 2026 season, the main humane technical reason for sponsoring the club has been put to the ground where it is unlikely that we will continue as a sponsor.”

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In September, after agreeing to drop “Israel” from its name, the group said it “expects the group to change to the word ‘Israel,’ leading to a new identity and brand.”

FOX News Digital has reached out to IPT for comment.

The team was pulled from October’s Giro Dell’emilia race in Italy due to concerns about possible concussion. Pro-Palestine protests.

The organizers made the decision after the protesters repeatedly interrupted to disrupt the recent Spanish Vuelta where in the face of Israel – the Prime Minister.

Seven of the previous 11 days of the race at the Vuelta were canceled or interrupted because the Spanish government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during September.

The protesters said their action was aimed at withdrawing Israel’s military operation in Gaza after Israel’s deadly attack on Israel on July 7, 2023.

Pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel’s Premier Tech Cycling Team (Pet Pictures)

The loss of IPT funding is one example of the recent difficulties facing Israeli sports teams and fans in the growing conflict over the country’s war in Gaza.

The Israel Liational Gymnatuam team was denied entry to Indonesia to access gymnasiums around the world in October.

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The Indonesian government has cited security and safety concerns for denying visas, but a spokesman for the Indonesian government (IGF) (IGF) (IGF) confirmed to FOX News Digital that National security The team gave permission to their athletes.

“We received the approval of the Israeli security authorities to participate in the World ChampionShip according to the necessary security measures. From our end, all preparations are managed in Indonesia and” said ENGF.

Israeeld Men’s Graincil Indig told FOX News Digital that his country’s security team gave him and the shame of taking the country’s Olympics from the black Olympic city sent to the captivity of Israeli athletes.

“For us, it was very surprising,” Indig said. “That same security happened one week before our flight to Indonesia. They were in Indonesia, and they cleared everything with security.

Indig later called Indonesia’s decision “a clear case of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity.”

The Indonesian Embassy in the US responded to Fox News Digital’s request saying, “The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia has no response to share this matter.”

Indonesia’s Sports Minister Erick Thohir previously defended his country’s decision in a statement in the last week of October.

Lihie Razage of Israel poses during the European Championships in Antalya, Turkey, April 12, 2023. At right, protesters gather. Oct. 26, 2025. (Pet Pictures)

“We adhere to the principle of maintaining safety, public order and public interest in hosting all international events,” said Thohir.

Meanwhile, fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi TEAS AVIV have been banned from attending the team’s latest match against Aston Villa in the UK this week, also due to safety concerns. Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv FC were reportedly prone to violence in Amsterdam before and during the Ajax football team’s match last year.

However, clashes began to erupt at the game on Thursday, with anti-Israel protesters nearby.

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Britain The police said Six people were arrested on Thursday before the Israeli team’s game against Aston Villa in the Europa League.

About 200 protesters gathered near the park near Comya Park Park to block the road. Those protestors include members of the Palestine Solidarity campaign, with a decorative device. Other Pro-Israel protesters were also present.

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