Adam Peaty has revealed that athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Village have encountered worms in their meals, as he criticized the insufficient catering provided.
The six-time Olympic champion expressed concerns regarding both the quality and quantity of food available, noting that it could affect athletes’ performances.
“The catering provided is not up to par for the level of performance expected from athletes,” Peaty told the i. “We must ensure that we provide the best possible options. [In] Tokyo, the food was outstanding. Rio also had excellent offerings. But this time? There are not enough protein choices, and long lines mean you’re waiting 30 minutes to get food due to the lack of an organized queuing system.”
In line with the sustainability goals for the Games, organizers aimed for 60% of all meals to be meat-free and one-third to be plant-based; however, Peaty stated this approach did not suit him. “The emphasis on sustainability has been imposed on the athletes,” he added. “I require meat, it’s essential for my performance, and that’s what I maintain in my diet at home, so why should I alter that?”
“I enjoy eating fish, yet people are discovering worms in it. This is simply unacceptable. We are dealing with the best athletes in the world, and we should be providing them with the best food available.”
A spokesperson for Paris 2024 responded to the i, stating: “We are attentive to athletes’ feedback and take their concerns very seriously. Since the village opened, our partner Sodexo Live! has been proactively working to adjust supplies to meet the rising demand at the Olympic Village restaurants, as well as to align with the actual consumption patterns of athletes seen in the initial days.”
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“As a result, the quantities of certain food items have been significantly increased, and additional staff have been brought on board to ensure efficient service delivery.”
