When the first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece in the 8th century BC, athletes drank wine or ate goat hooves before the competition, hoping that they would give them the strength of a goat. Today, athletes are much more aware and professional, which is why there are many products and dishes in the Olympic Village that are forbidden.
Avocados, alcohol and more. This is banned in the Olympic Village
The International Olympic Committee estimates that around 13 million meals will be served during the 15 days of the games. There will be around 500 dishes to choose from. The focus is primarily on local food. All dairy, fish and meat products are to come from France. That is why we will not find avocado or foie gras, popular in France, on the Olympic menu.
– For the sake of nature, we say “no” to foie gras and avocados, which are imported from far away and consume a lot of water – said the chef in the Olympic Village, Charles Guilloy, quoted by “New York Times”. Interestingly, athletes will not eat fries either. – They are too risky because of the fire hazard. Fryers fry in deep fat – explained the chef.
Champagne is also forbidden. Even for Olympic athletes who have won medals and want to celebrate their success. – Of course, there will be no champagne in the Olympic Village, but in Paris they can drink it as much as they want – he said in Conversation with Sky Laurent Michaud, director of the Olympic and Paralympic Villages. There will be a bar in the village, but it will not serve alcoholic beverages. The bar is to be primarily a space for athletes to integrate.
Athletes on cardboard beds and no air conditioning
The withdrawal from serving products that leave a large carbon footprint is not the only restriction imposed on athletes due to climate reasons. Olympians sleep on cardboard beds (the organizer assured that they would support 250 kg) and there is no air conditioning in the rooms, despite the fact that the competition takes place in in the summer. It was ensured that the thermal modernization of buildings would provide an appropriate temperature in the room.
What's more, to compensate for the lack of air conditioning, the Olympic Village is equipped with over 8,000 fans, reversible floors to allow cooling when needed, buildings that provide air circulation, and numerous trees and green areas. If that wasn't enough, you can make your own Cost buy portable air conditioners in I appreciate 300 euro per item. Single-use plastic packaging has also been banned.