The announcement was made on Monday in a press release, specifying that it wanted to move away “from its current Israeli identity.” The new name has not yet been communicated.
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We will no longer see any mention of Israel in the peloton in 2026. The Israel-Premier Tech team, heavily criticized in recent months due to the war in the Gaza Strip, to the point of weakening the security of certain races such as the Vuelta, announced on Monday October 6 that it would change its name for next season.
“The team is proud of its performance on the road, but even more so of the company culture it has built. This culture has been the foundation that has allowed it to overcome the difficulties of recent months, strongly supporting its riders and staff during this extremely difficult time. During this time, the team's owners and management recognized the need for change.”detailed the team in a press release.
Faced with significant criticism, the presence of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at major races, such as the Tour de France or the Tour of Spain, and threats from the co-sponsor and the equipment manufacturer to withdraw, the team has “decided to rename and rebrand the team, moving away from its current Israeli identity. In sport, progress often requires sacrifice, and this step is essential to secure the future of the team”continues the press release from the Israeli team. She had recently decided to withdraw from three races in Italy to “security reasons” after being excluded from another before departure.
It also specifies that its owner, Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams, “has chosen to step back from his day-to-day involvement and will no longer speak on behalf of the team, instead focusing on his role as President of the World Jewish Congress, Israel.” The team, whose new name “will be revealed soon”announces to conclude that she “will remain true to its founding promise: to develop cycling talents from around the world.”
