SPAIN:

Mads Pedersen sprinted to Vuelta stage 15 victory on Sunday as pro-Palestinian protestors again made an impact on the race.

Spanish cyclist Javier Romo fell with 56 kilometres remaining amid a disturbance caused by a protestor who slipped on the side of the road as he ran towards a group of riders, with Romo then appearing to run after the person before mounting his bike and continuing with the race.

Local media reported that 10 protestors were arrested for public disorder offences, and some tussled with police near the end of the race.

Race organisers erected extra barriers to preserve the integrity of the course and allow riders to finish the stage.

Protestors waved Palestine flags en masse at the start and end of the day's racing.

The race has been disrupted numerous times,

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