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Athletes Criticize Olympic Village Conditions and Food

Complaints range from uncomfortable beds and lack of privacy to inadequate and unseasoned meals.

The Olympic Village in Paris on July 23, 2024.
Paris 2024 Village
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Overview

  • South Korean swimming team avoids food issues by using their own cafeteria with airlifted ingredients.
  • Team USA athletes, including Coco Gauff and Simone Biles, have left the Village due to poor living conditions.
  • Multiple athletes report discomfort with cardboard beds and extreme heat in the accommodations.
  • Food shortages and quality issues have led some teams to bring in private chefs.
  • Despite the criticism, some athletes have found solace in specific food items like the chocolate muffin.