We have a fascinating story straight from the heart of Paris.
The event organizers had initially planned a vegan diet and synthetic meat for all athletes because you know the environment and everything.
But guess what?
It turns out that if you are an exceptional human athlete you need actual food like meat and dairy.
Now organizers have done a 180 and scrambled to order an astounding 4,000 pounds of meat and eggs.
This entire predicament began when the decision was made to introduce a vegan diet with the aim of creating the most eco-friendly and sustainable Olympic Games possible. But one key detail seemed to have been overlooked: athletes require a rich variety of nutrients to fuel their performance, not just those found in plant-based foods. In the end, the organizers had to admit their little vegan science experiment failed.
Etienne Thobois, the chief executive of Paris 2024, attempted to downplay the incident, noting that a few changes and adaptations were needed. He confirmed that the supply of eggs and meat has been increased to meet the needs of the athletes.
Thobois emphasized their comprehensive vision for nutrition, which includes providing necessary organic food. Changes have been made to ensure everyone’s satisfaction. He stated they’ve had discussions with delegation heads, and have put athletes’ needs first.
First off, the Olympics isn’t about social and cultural issues. The Olympics is supposed to be about competition and sportsmanship as countries from around the world have their best face off. It’s not about having cardboard sleeping bed frames or some version of fake Bill Gates meat.
The dietary concerns weren’t the only challenge that the eco-friendly event planners encountered. Teams are now allowed to bring their own air conditioning units, which is a direct reversal from the previous arrangement. Actually was really happened was teams like the USA told organizers they are bringing air conditioning units with them whether they like it or not so organizers changed the rule.
Both dietary and temperature control issues have followed the athletes onto the field. Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus voiced that the living conditions in the Olympic Village have significantly impacted her performance. She expressed that the village conditions are not favorable for high-performance athletes, and maintaining mental toughness is essential to stay at the top.
Imagine training your whole life at one thing for four years. All the sacrifice, struggle, pain, and bills (let’s be honest, most Olympic athletes are not full-time athletes). Then you show up to the Olympic Village to sleep on hot cardboard and eat only veggies and Bill Gates-style fake meat.