Amid the illustrious broken records and impressive gold medals, the 2024 Olympic Games have also been littered with controversial moments.
And in another stomach-wrenching revelation, Team GB athlete Adam Peaty has lifted the lid on the living conditions that this year's athletes have been forced to endure, with some even discovering 'worms' in their food.
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As we say, this year's sporting tournament has been far from smooth-sailing.
First, news broke that a convicted child rapist was representing his country, then a British equestrian was withdrew from the competition after footage emerged of her whipping a horse, before a hotly-debated boxing match launched a controversial debate on gender.
The wellbeing of this year's Olympians has also been called in question on several occasions.
The reportedly 'contaminated' conditions inside the River Seine has sparked backlash among many - especially after a triathlete was left vomiting - and the Olympic Village's cardboard beds have sparked concern among sleep professionals.
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However, the Olympic Village's catering has now come under fire after British athlete Adam Peaty claimed people had discovered some unwelcome additions to their meals.
Slamming Paris 2024’s climate pledge to make 60 percent of all meals served meatless, the 29-year-old swimmer told the i: "The narrative of sustainability has just been punished on the athletes. I want to [eat] meat, I need meat to perform and that’s what I eat at home, so why should I change?"
It was then that he revealed what his fellow athletes had allegedly discovered wriggling inside their food.
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"I like my fish and people are finding worms in the fish. It’s just not good enough," Adam shared.
Claiming the team had been 'blindsided', the three-time gold-medallist continued: "The catering isn’t good enough for the level the athletes are expected to perform.
"We need to give the best we possibly can.
"Tokyo, the food was incredible, Rio was incredible. But this time around […] there wasn’t enough protein options, long queues, waiting 30 minutes for food because there’s no queuing system."
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Adam added: "The standard, we’re looking at the best of the best in the world, and we’re feeding them not the best.
"I just want people to get better at their roles and jobs. And I think that’s what the athletes are the best sounding board for."
Following the athlete's remarks, a Paris 2024 spokesperson told the i: "We are listening to the athletes and take their feedback very seriously.
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"Since the opening of the Village, our partner Sodexo Live! has been working proactively to adapt supplies to the growing use of the Olympic Village restaurants, as well as to the actual consumption by athletes observed over the first few days.
"As a result, the quantities of certain products have been significantly increased and additional staff have been deployed to ensure that the service runs smoothly."
Tyla contacted the Paris 2024 Olympic Committee's media team for comment.
Topics: Animals, Food and Drink, Olympics, Sport
Rhianna Benson