Athletes and officials from 90 vessels are set to take part in a boat procession down the Seine at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. Amid discussions of a demonstration to show solidarity with the Palestinian cause, some national delegations may fly the Palestinian flag or wear messages on clothing during the event. In sports, key events include Canada and New Zealand tied 1-1, Spain and Japan also tied 1-1 in women’s football, and South Korea leading Germany in a handball upset. South Korea and South Africa dominate in archery and rugby sevens, respectively. Security concerns have arisen following incidents at previous sporting events in Paris, with a Chechen teenager arrested for planning an attack at the Olympics and a Russian man arrested for plotting to destabilize the Games. The French authorities have assured the public of a robust security framework for the event, with a significant number of law enforcement agents and private security contractors on duty. Finally, Olympic medalist Charlotte Dujardin is facing backlash for an abuse video of her horse, leading to her suspension and condemnation from fellow riders.
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