Israeli athletes will not compete in Derry triathlon
Four athletes from Israel will not take part in an international triathlon in Co Derry on Saturday after concerns were raised over their participation, race organisers have said.
Four Israeli athletes will not compete in the Europe Triathlon Cup in Co Derry on Saturday due to concerns over their participation, race organizers have announced. The North West Triathlon Club (NWTC) expressed strong opposition to the inclusion of these athletes, stating they could not support their participation. DUP MLA Julie Middleton criticized the decision, calling it an "awful reflection" on Derry.
Up to 200 athletes from around the world were expected to participate in the event. NWTC clarified that they had no involvement in accepting or approving the international entries, emphasizing their stance on the Israeli athletes' representation in international sports while Palestinians continue to suffer. The Derry Anti War Coalition hailed the decision as a victory for common sense, stating that the Derry public would always oppose injustice, particularly the treatment of Palestinians. The PSNI reported receiving information about potential protest activity through social media.
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