Reports from French media outlets such as L’Équipe and Quest France have revealed that the Olympic football tournament kicked off with a major controversy surrounding an Argentina match, but this is just the beginning of a series of problems. Another, perhaps larger, issue is the insufficient food supply at the Olympic Village, affecting multiple men’s and women’s football teams.
The Olympic Village opened to athletes on July 18, with a capacity of 14,500 people, including 9,000 athletes, coaches, and staff. However, French media report that the first batch of residents found that the food supply was inadequate, especially regarding certain items. The replenishment rate for these items was extremely slow, including staples favored by footballers like eggs and meat, leading to widespread complaints about the lack of protein-rich food.
Multiple teams have raised this issue with the organizing committee, who responded that the Olympic Village is fully equipped with facilities, offering 3,300 dining seats and the capacity to serve 40,000 athletes daily. However, the main food supplier assured that they had initially planned to provide 600 tons of fresh produce and agricultural products daily. The current issue is a “discrepancy between the estimated supply and actual consumption, coupled with an initial underestimate of the required quantities.” The supplier will promptly increase the supply volume and adjust the ratio of various food types to meet the demands of the Games.
Of course, some teams have opted to handle their food situation independently, proving to be a wise decision.
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