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British swimmer Adam Peaty<\/strong><\/a> has revealed how the athletes\u2014the best of the best\u2014have had subpar provisions at the Olympic Village in Paris, declaring: \u201cIt\u2019s just not good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n The six-time Olympic medallist, who has also battled contracting Covid<\/a> during the Games, told iNews<\/a>, \u201cI like my fish and people are finding worms in the fish.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re looking at the best of the best in the world, and we\u2019re feeding them not the best. I just want people to get better at their roles and jobs. And I think that\u2019s what the athletes are the best sounding board for.\u201d<\/p>\n Peaty said he and his fellow Olympians have been \u201cblindsided\u201d by the inept culinary levels being presented to them.<\/p>\n \u201cThe catering isn\u2019t good enough for the level the athletes are expected to perform,\u201d he argued. \u201cWe need to give the best we possibly can.\u201d<\/p>\n Paris Olympics\u2019 catering might need Simone Biles\u2019 magic touch. The gymnastics star gave a thumbs-down to the Olympic Village\u2019s food, suggesting athletes seek \u201creal\u201d French cuisine outside. Following the U.S. women\u2019s team gold win on July 30, Biles noted the village food was healthier but not authentic. Teammate Hezly Rivera was more blunt, saying the food wasn\u2019t great. Despite using fresh, local produce, organizers faced criticism, leading to a promise of improvements. #olympic<\/a> #olympicvillage<\/a> #simonebiles<\/a> #gymnastics<\/a> <\/p>\n \u266c original sound \u2013 Daily Mail<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n The 29-year-old also criticized an initiative set forth by Olympics organizers, who aimed to have 60 percent of all meals served at the Games meatless and a third completely vegan.<\/p>\n \u201cThe narrative of sustainability has just been punished on the athletes,\u201d Peaty said. \u201cI want meat, I need meat to perform, and that\u2019s what I eat at home, so why should I change?\u201d<\/p>\n Peaty added that the poor quality has been limited to Paris, as he had high praises for the previous Games in Tokyo and Rio.<\/p>\n \u201cTokyo, the food was incredible, Rio was incredible. But this time around [\u2026] there weren\u2019t enough protein options, long queues, waiting 30 minutes for food because there\u2019s no queuing system.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNever gonna have a perfect Games,\u201d the swimmer acknowledged.<\/p>\n Its been a struggle \ud83d\ude02#olympicspirit<\/a> #olympics<\/a> #paris2024<\/a> #food<\/a> #foodie<\/a> #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp<\/a> <\/p>\n \u266c you disappointed me \u2013 stnnaagrl<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n Prior to the publication of Peaty\u2019s comments, a Paris spokesperson told iNews they were taking athletes\u2019 feedback \u201cvery seriously\u201d and would work to \u201censure that the service runs smoothly.\u201d<\/p>\n Hopefully, they follow through, as Peaty joins a growing number of athletes in complaining about the conditions at the Olympic Village.<\/p>\n Italian gold medallist Thomas Ceccon<\/strong><\/a> said, \u201cThere is no air conditioning in the village, it\u2019s hot, the food is bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
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