AVN News Desk
PARIS: Athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics have expressed concerns over food shortages and living conditions at the Olympic Village in Paris, particularly a lack of eggs and grilled meats, leading to frustration over the availability and quality of protein options.
The BBC reports that Sodexo Live, the catering partner for the Olympic Village, acknowledged the high demand for certain food items and has promised to increase food supplies to meet athletes’ needs for the remainder of the competition.
In addition to food concerns, living conditions at the Olympic Village have also been criticized. The issue was further highlighted through a photograph showing Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon, who won gold in the men’s 100-meter backstroke, taking a nap in a Paris park after voicing dissatisfaction with the accommodations. Ceccon cited difficulties in sleeping due to the lack of air conditioning in the athletes’ quarters.
Despite some negative feedback, many reports indicate that while the protein quality may not have met all expectations, there was generally enough food available.
The official Olympic website says that the food served includes 100pc French and sustainable meat, French dairy products, sustainably sourced seafood, and free-range eggs from France.
It remains unclear whether the perceived shortages are related to this year’s specific sourcing standards, but improvements are expected for the 2028 Games.
The Olympic Village is tasked with serving approximately 13 million meals to 15,000 athletes from 208 nations, along with their support teams, officials, and volunteers.
For the 2024 Games, the food program aimed to reduce the carbon footprint of meals by 50pc compared to the 2012 Games. To achieve this, a quarter of all ingredients, including 20pc certified organic products, were sourced from within a 250-kilometer radius of Paris.