Kiko García
Kiko García is a prominent figure in the cycling world, serving as the technical director of the Vuelta a España. He has been involved in the organization of the prestigious race and has recently been in the news due to the unprecedented protests against the presence of the Israel Premier-Tech team during the 11th stage of the event in Bilbao, which led to the suspension of the race. García expressed concerns over the safety of all participants and highlighted the need for a delicate balance between allowing protests and ensuring the security of athletes.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5.33 | 0.23% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 120,164 | $1,400,000 | 3,598$ |
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 38,137 | 72 | $6,900 | 13$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,120 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 8,036 | $400,000 | 349$ |
| Totals | 8 | 68,769,704 | 138,474 | $2,574,900 | 4,585$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
García is the technical director of the Vuelta and explained changes to the final stage.
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Liechtenstein:
Kiko Garcia indicated that the Israel Premier Tech should consider withdrawing from the competition due to the risk of protests.
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Liechtenstein:
Race director Kiko Garcia urged Israel Premier Tech to withdraw or for the UCI to intervene due to the risk of protests.
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Israel:
Kiko Garcia requested the team's leaders to consider leaving the race to ensure the safety of other participants.
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Switzerland:
Kiko Garcia, the Technical Director of the Vuelta, stated that they must guarantee the participation of Israel Premier Tech.
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Croatia:
Kiko Garcia is the technical director of the Vuelta who suggested that the Israel-Premier Tech team should consider withdrawing due to safety concerns.
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Spain:
Kiko García, the technical director of the Vuelta, emphasized the need for the involved families to make a decision regarding the team's participation.
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Spain:
Kiko García, the technical director of the Vuelta, acknowledged the situation was uncontrollable.
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