“People find worms in fish”: swimmer Peaty complains about catering at the Olympic village

British swimmer Adam Peaty has expressed his dissatisfaction with the quality of food at the Olympic Village, also criticizing the policy of limiting meat on menus.

A harsh criticism of the quality of the meals

Adam Peaty, who recently completed his Olympic Games, didn't mince words when talking about the food served to the athletes. During an interview with the media Inews, he shared his disgust with certain dishes. “I love my fish and people find worms in fish. It’s just not good enough,” he said. The former three-time Olympic champion has thus joined the ranks of athletes dissatisfied with the catering at the Olympic village.

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An unfavorable comparison with previous Games

Peaty did not hesitate to negatively compare the food of the Paris Games with that of previous Games. “In Tokyo the food was incredible, in Rio it was incredible. But this time… There weren't enough protein options, long lines, you have to wait 30 minutes to eat because there is no queuing system,” he lamented.

Limiting meat, a problem for athletes

One point of contention for Peaty is the organization's policy of having 60 percent of meals be vegetarian. “I need meat to perform and that's what I eat at home, so why should I change? » he questioned, questioning this decision which affects his usual diet.

Some positive aspects despite everything

Despite his many criticisms, Adam Peaty still recognized a positive aspect of the Paris 2024 Games. “They are certainly the best Games in terms of fan engagement. There will therefore never be perfect Games. » This compliment shows that, despite the problems encountered, certain aspects of these Olympic Games managed to impress the British champion.

Alice Leroy