# ‘Israeli’ triathletes removed from Northern Ireland race after objections *Canonical page:* https://truthscore.com/source/8c0f2749 *Machine twins:* https://truthscore.com/source/8c0f2749.md · JSON at https://truthscore.com/api/v1 Publisher: Roya News · published — · read 2026-09-09 Original: https://en.royanews.tv/news/73358/%E2%80%98Israeli%E2%80%99-triathletes-removed-from-Northern-Ireland-race-after-objections *A source is testimony, not proof. The document itself is never republished here.* ## Who is named (14) - [Julie Middleton](https://truthscore.com/entity/063704b3) - [North West Triathlon Club](https://truthscore.com/entity/1d5491d5) - [Derry Anti War Coalition](https://truthscore.com/entity/2a8a3dd5) - [Israeli Triathlon Association](https://truthscore.com/entity/585bfd7e) - [Michael Black](https://truthscore.com/entity/588ef806) - [International Triathlon Association](https://truthscore.com/entity/7495412e) - [Israeli triathletes](https://truthscore.com/entity/8894308c) - [Europe Triathlon](https://truthscore.com/entity/8bdfda0c) - [Mark H. Durkan](https://truthscore.com/entity/a0855251) - [World Triathlon](https://truthscore.com/entity/b1264a50) - [Londonderry, Northern Ireland](https://truthscore.com/entity/c4be2950) - [Derry City and Strabane District Council](https://truthscore.com/entity/c506896c) - [Triathlon Ireland](https://truthscore.com/entity/d0613e1d) - [Police Service of Northern Ireland](https://truthscore.com/entity/fbe9ef95) ## What it added - [Israeli triathletes were barred from competing in the Europe Triathlon Cup in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.](https://truthscore.com/claim/d14d5d64) > ‘Israeli’ triathletes have been barred from competing in the Europe Triathlon Cup in Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland, this weekend after the local organizing club objected to their participation. - [Four Israeli athletes appeared on a provisional entry list for the men’s elite race, part of an international event expected to draw up to 200 competitors.](https://truthscore.com/claim/1e48424d) > Four ‘Israeli’ athletes had appeared on a provisional entry list for the men’s elite race, part of an international event expected to draw up to 200 competitors from around the world. - [North West Triathlon Club only became aware of the Israeli entrants when the list was published on the World Triathlon website.](https://truthscore.com/claim/71fed9c2) > North West Triathlon Club (NWTC), which is organizing the City of Derry Triathlon, said it only became aware of the ‘Israeli’ entrants when the list was published on the World Triathlon website. - [The club had no involvement whatsoever in accepting or approving the international entries.](https://truthscore.com/claim/ce8a53ab) > The club stated it “had no involvement whatsoever in accepting or approving these international entries,” as registration was handled by the official governing body World Triathlon. - [NWTC made strong representations to Triathlon Ireland and Europe Triathlon, stating it could not support the participation of the Israeli athletes.](https://truthscore.com/claim/e55c0f34) > NWTC made “strong representations” to Triathlon Ireland and Europe Triathlon, making clear “in the strongest possible terms that it could not support their participation in the circumstances.” - [Athletes representing Israel will not participate in the City of Derry Triathlon on Saturday.](https://truthscore.com/claim/3f07f3ad) > In a public statement the club declared: “For the avoidance of any doubt, athletes representing Israel will not be participating in the City of Derry Triathlon on Saturday… - [There will be no Israeli representation competing at the City of Derry Triathlon.](https://truthscore.com/claim/ae9cfe11) > … There will be no Israeli representation competing at this event.” - [The club stated that its stance was not directed at anyone because of their religion or ethnicity, nor was it hostility towards an individual because they were…](https://truthscore.com/claim/207aa225) > It insisted the stance was “not a position directed at anyone because of their religion or ethnicity, nor is it hostility towards an individual simply because they were born in Israel.” - [The club said it was concerned about representation of the State of Israel in international sport and the attempt to present normality on the international…](https://truthscore.com/claim/9ac729a8) > Instead, the club said, it concerned “representation of the State of Israel in international sport and the attempt to present normality on the international sporting stage while Palestinians continue to suffer.” - [Organizers cited safety risks.](https://truthscore.com/claim/9fedd165) > Organizers also cited safety risks. - [NWTC pointed to very real concerns about athlete and public safety, potential serious disruption, and wider risk to an event involving hundreds of competitors.](https://truthscore.com/claim/eae2b359) > NWTC pointed to “very real concerns being raised around athlete and public safety, the potential for serious disruption and the wider risk to an event involving hundreds of competitors.” - [The Police Service of Northern Ireland became aware of potential protest activity in relation to the event.](https://truthscore.com/claim/25c4a4c2) > The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed it had “become aware of potential protest activity in relation to the event.” - [World Triathlon removed the Israeli athletes with immediate effect after a request from the Israeli Triathlon Association.](https://truthscore.com/claim/8cef0dce) > World Triathlon later confirmed it had removed the ‘Israeli’ athletes “with immediate effect” after a request from the ‘Israeli’ National Federation (‘Israeli’ Triathlon Association). - [The ITA was deeply disturbed by the circumstances and expressed extremely serious concerns about discriminatory treatment and antisemitism.](https://truthscore.com/claim/c9afd24b) > The ITA said it was “deeply disturbed by the circumstances” and expressed “extremely serious concerns about discriminatory treatment and antisemitism.” - [The ITA noted that the NWTC statement openly states that the club objected to the participation of athletes representing Israel and welcomed that no Israeli…](https://truthscore.com/claim/c4a2dc19) > It noted that the NWTC statement “openly states that the club objected to the participation of athletes representing Israel and welcomed the fact that no Israeli athletes would compete.” - [The ITA said it is examining possible legal action and expects Europe Triathlon to review the event’s status and the organizers’ future eligibility to host…](https://truthscore.com/claim/0d480e14) > The association said it is examining possible legal action and expects Europe Triathlon to review the event’s status and the organizers’ future eligibility to host international competitions. - [Julie Middleton called the exclusion an awful reflection on Londonderry.](https://truthscore.com/claim/1561c44f) > Democratic Unionist Party MLA Julie Middleton called the exclusion “an awful reflection on Londonderry,” adding: “An international sporting event that should showcase our city’s hospitality and openness has instead become associated with the exclusion of athletes because they are Israeli.” - [Mark H. Durkan said he was relieved that the athletes would not compete, citing understandable anger.](https://truthscore.com/claim/c5095d6a) > SDLP MLA Mark H. Durkan said he was “relieved” the athletes would not compete, citing “understandable anger.” - [The Derry Anti War Coalition welcomed the outcome as a victory for the BDS movement.](https://truthscore.com/claim/ab5e31b8) > The Derry Anti War Coalition welcomed the outcome as a victory for the BDS movement, while Derry City and Strabane District Council restated its long-standing support for BDS. - [Derry City and Strabane District Council restated its long-standing support for BDS.](https://truthscore.com/claim/abec76d3) > The Derry Anti War Coalition welcomed the outcome as a victory for the BDS movement, while Derry City and Strabane District Council restated its long-standing support for BDS. - [Michael Black described the decision as very disappointing but not a surprise, criticized Ireland’s reputation on alleged antisemitism, and argued that sport…](https://truthscore.com/claim/925151fb) > Michael Black of the Belfast Jewish Community described the decision as “very disappointing but doesn’t come as a surprise,” criticizing Ireland’s reputation on alleged “antisemitism” and arguing that “sport should not be used to divide people.” - [Triathlon Ireland confirmed the final start list contains no Israeli athletes and said preparations for the race are continuing as planned.](https://truthscore.com/claim/bfa202df) > Triathlon Ireland confirmed the final start list contains no ‘Israeli’ athletes and said preparations for the race are continuing as planned. ## What it cost Reading this document into the graph cost <$0.01.