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France Boosts Security for European Road Championships After Israel Confirms Entry

Organizers are focusing protections on the three men's road races, with time trials viewed as lower risk.

Overview

  • The championships are scheduled for 1–5 October in France’s DrômeArdèche region.
  • French cycling federation president Michel Callot said authorities are elevating security because Israel will field 13 riders.
  • Specific measures will be set in consultations with the government this week, according to Callot.
  • The federation emphasized that safeguarding the Israeli delegation outside official race operations is not within its remit.
  • Recent large pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the Vuelta disrupted stages and preceded the race’s abandonment, heightening concerns for events featuring Israeli teams.