Paris 2024 Olympic Games More than 200,000 people to feed at several venues

The food service for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be a major challenge, but also a fantastic opportunity to show the world France’s expertise in gastronomy and nutrition. By feeding the athletes and other participants in the Games, the organisers will be helping to enable them to achieve great performances and enjoy an unforgettable Olympic experience.

The nutrition of athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be crucial to their performance and recovery. Indeed, the nutritional needs of top-level athletes are particularly high, and it is essential that they receive the nutrients they need to support their intensive training and competitions.

Feeding over 200,000 people at several different venues for a fortnight is a major logistical challenge. To meet this challenge, the Games organisers have put in place an impressive system: Satellite kitchens will be set up at the various competition venues to provide meals for athletes and officials just before and after their.

The Olympic Village, located in the heart of Paris, will be the nerve centre for athlete nutrition. It will feature a giant restaurant, the largest in the world, capable of serving up to 15,000 meals a day. The restaurant will offer a wide variety of dishes from all the world’s cultures, to meet the dietary needs and preferences of all the athletes.

The composition of the menus will be drawn up by a team of specialist sports nutritionists, who will ensure that the athletes receive all the nutrients they need, including : Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the athletes. Proteins will be present in large quantities on the menus, in the form of pasta, rice, cereals, fruit and vegetables. Proteins are essential for building and repairing muscles. They will be present on the menus in the form of meat, fish, eggs, dairy products and pulses. Fats provide energy and contribute to the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. They will be present in the menus in the form of vegetable oils, nuts and avocados.

Vitamins and minerals are essential for the body to function properly. They will be present in the menus in the form of fruit, vegetables, dairy products and food supplements. As well as meals served in the restaurant, athletes will also have access to snacks and drinks throughout the day. These snacks and drinks will be designed to provide them with the nutrients they need to maintain their energy and hydration. What athletes eat during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be an important factor in their success. By providing them with the nutrients they need, the Games organisers will be helping them to achieve great performances and enjoy a memorable Olympic experience.

The Olympic Village will have a nutrition centre where athletes can meet nutritionists and get personalised advice on their diet. Nutrition awareness workshops will be organised for athletes to give them the keys to a healthy and balanced diet. Athletes will be encouraged to hydrate regularly by drinking water and recovery drinks.

 Frieda NGO YEM (Journalism student on internship)