British swimmer Adam Peaty has raised serious concerns about the quality of food provided at the Paris 2024 Olympics, revealing that some athletes have found worms in their meals. Peaty has criticized the conditions at the Olympic Village, asserting that they are “just not good enough.”
Peaty, 29, has joined a growing number of athletes voicing dissatisfaction with the food service during this year’s games. His main issue centers on the organizers' decision to make 60% of the meals meat-free, which he believes unfairly penalizes athletes who rely on meat to meet their dietary needs and performance goals.
“The narrative of sustainability has just been pushed on the athletes,” Peaty remarked, criticizing the emphasis on plant-based options. He added, “I want meat, I need meat to perform and that’s what I eat at home, so why should I change?” Peaty’s comments reflect his frustration with having to alter his diet to fit a sustainability agenda, which he feels undermines his performance.
In addition to his broader critique of dietary policies, Peaty specifically addressed issues with the fish served. “I like my fish and people are finding worms in the fish. It’s just not good enough,” he said. This statement underscores his dissatisfaction with food hygiene and quality. Peaty emphasized that the standards for food quality at the Olympics should match the high standards expected of the athletes competing there.
“I want to eat meat, I need meat to perform and that’s what I eat at home, so why should I change?” Peaty reiterated in an interview published Tuesday. He concluded by asserting, “The standard, we’re looking at the best of the best in the world — and we’re feeding them not the best.” This critique highlights the disparity between the expectations for Olympic-level performance and the quality of food provided to the athletes.
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