Pro-Palestinian athletes could show ‘solidarity’ in Olympics opening ceremony

• High-profile Paris demonstration being discussed
• Team Israel say none of its athletes have opted out

A spectacular boat procession down the Seine at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games could be used by national delegations seeking to show “solidarity” with the Palestinian cause.

Around 90 vessels carrying 10,500 athletes and officials are due to float in convoy through Paris on Friday night, including a delegation from Israel. Pro-Palestine organisers said discussions were taking place about a high-profile demonstration.