Khaberni - The name of Israel-Premier Tech was changed to )"NSN" Bikes after it was acquired by the sports and entertainment company "Never Say Never," co-founded by former Barcelona and Spain star Andres Iniesta.
The Israeli team faced a series of protests during its participation in races this year, and Premier Tech announced its withdrawal as the main co-sponsor of the team in November/November.
The team said in a statement that it has partnered with Stoneweg, a Swiss investment platform based in Geneva, and the new brand will be registered as a Swiss company operating mainly from Barcelona and Girona.
The statement added, "The (NSN) Bikes team and the talent development team will meet next week in the season preparation camp, and the team will unveil its new identity and race program in the coming weeks."
Israel-Premier Tech was excluded from the Emilia race in September/September due to public safety concerns after widespread protests supporting the Palestinians against Israel's war in Gaza in the Spain race.
The team removed its full name from its racers' jerseys in the Spain race.
In October/October, the team said it would change its branding before the 2026 season, shedding its current Israeli identity after more than a decade.
