Team GB Raises Concerns Over Inadequate Food at Paris Olympics Village
Despite the promise of Michelin-starred chefs contributing to the Olympic Village’s culinary offerings, Team GB’s chief executive, Andy Anson, has expressed dissatisfaction with the food provided. Athletes have complained of insufficient portions and a lack of high-protein options.
“There are not enough of certain foods: eggs, chicken, certain carbohydrates,” Anson told The Times newspaper. He also raised concerns about the quality of the food, citing instances of raw meat being served. “They have got to improve it over the next couple of days dramatically,” he emphasized.
To address the issue, Team GB has decided to fly in a chef to prepare meals at their performance lodge in the Clichy district of Paris. “Our athletes have decided they would rather go and eat in our performance lodge in Clichy, so we are having to get another chef to come over as the demand is far exceeding what we thought it would be,” Anson explained.
The Athletes Village restaurant, which can seat 3,300 people, prepares approximately 40,000 meals daily. A spokesperson for the organizers acknowledged the concerns and stated that they are working to “increase supplies.”
Anson emphasized the importance of providing athletes with adequate nutrition to optimize their performance. “We are trying to make sure our athletes have an advantage by having more food. It is the biggest issue at the moment,” he said.
The food situation at the Paris Olympics Village has become a significant concern for Team GB, highlighting the challenges of catering to the dietary needs of thousands of athletes from around the world.
