Olympic Games ditch woke approach as steak and eggs are flown into athletes’ village after major complaints from stars

Olympic organizers have caved to pressure from athletes and ordered more than 700kg of eggs and a ton of extra meat to replace fake meat meals and dairy-free options.

Athletes and teams are not impressed with the food offered in the Olympic Village. There are a number of complaints, including the lack of air conditioning, uncomfortable cardboard beds, long walking distances to the cafeteria and overcrowded buses that do not run on time.

The organizers of the Paris Olympics were determined to make these the most sustainable Games ever, prioritizing a green approach in almost every area.

However, this aggressive focus on environmental friendliness has led to terrible conditions for competitors striving for greatness in the French capital, meaning that few world records have been broken to date.

Officials have tried to downplay the problems in the Olympic village, but Paris 2024 general director Etienne Thobois admitted that organisers have responded to the lack of food options by eating much more meat and eggs.

“In terms of food, we had to make some changes and adapt, that’s very normal,” said Thobois.

‘We have supplied an additional 700 kg of eggs and a ton of meat to meet the needs of athletes.

In the village, the stars were confronted with fake meat options, which proved unpopular

“We have a complete vision in the area of ​​food that is designed to deliver the products needed, including organic food. We have adapted everything and it is to the satisfaction of all involved.

“We have had discussions with the delegation leaders and have put the athletes at the centre. We have also adapted our services to the needs of the athletes.”

The organisers have also caved in and dropped their policy of renting out air conditioning after it became clear that this was unfair to smaller countries.

Australia, Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan, America and China all had air conditioning installed before the Games began, with AOC chief executive Matt Carroll saying: “We like the concept of not having air conditioning because of the carbon footprint,” but adding: “These are high-performance Games. We’re not having a picnic.”

Anne Deschamps, spokeswoman for Paris 2024, said all teams will now be allowed to bring their own air conditioning.

Parisian organizer Etienne Thobois admitted he had listened to complaints

“We have found a balance between the long-term responsibility of the athletes’ village for a model district with all the (green) innovations and our short-term responsibility to provide top athletes with the best conditions,” she said.

Australian swimming queen Ariarne Titmus called the conditions “ridiculous” and said they played a role in missing out on a world record in the 800m freestyle.

“It probably wasn’t the time I thought I could, but living in the Olympic Village makes it difficult to perform,” she admitted in an interview on Sunday.

‘It’s certainly not meant for top performances, it’s about who can really keep it together in their mind.’