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Reports indicate that several athletes have raised concerns about a shortage of food at the Olympic Village in Paris. Complaints have centered on a perceived lack of availability of specific items, such as eggs, which were rationed at breakfast on Wednesday, and grilled meats, as noted by the French newspaper L’Équipe.

Sodexo Live!, the official catering partner for the Olympic Village, acknowledged the “very high demand” for certain food items and assured that “volumes will be increased” to meet the athletes’ needs. The Olympic Village is scheduled to serve around 13 million meals throughout the Games, with a daily total of 40,000 meals.

The Carrefour group, responsible for supplying fresh produce to the Olympic Village, confirmed that the quantities of food planned will be revised upwards to accommodate the high demand. Feeding approximately 15,000 athletes from 208 countries is a massive undertaking, with the total meals served over the 30 days of the Olympics and Paralympics equating to what is provided at 10 football World Cups.

The Olympic Village features six main dining areas offering French, Asian, Afro-Caribbean, and global cuisine, with 500 different recipes to suit various tastes. The food service is governed by a strict quality charter designed to halve the carbon footprint of meals compared to London 2012. To achieve this, a quarter of all ingredients are sourced from within a 250km radius of Paris, 20% are certified organic, and all meat, milk, and eggs are from French sources. Additionally, a third of the food is plant-based. The Village also has 200 water, juice, and soda fountains, with only reusable cups and crockery being used.

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The artist behind the official poster for the upcoming Paris Olympics responded to criticism alleging that his artwork neglects French identity and Christianity. Ugo Gattoni, the designer, defended his creation, describing it as a vibrant and celebratory depiction of Paris.

Critics, particularly conservatives, have taken issue with the absence of prominent symbols such as the French tricolour and a cross on the Hôtel des Invalides. Some politicians accused the creators of the poster of attempting to erase France’s history and identity.

Gattoni explained that his intention was to convey a lively and festive atmosphere, rather than making any political statements. He emphasized that the buildings in his artwork were drawn based on his creative vision, without any underlying agenda.

The organizing committee also defended the poster, describing it as a whimsical interpretation of a transformed city-stadium, featuring various sports and landmarks. They stressed that the inclusion of the French flag colors and other national symbols should dispel any politically motivated interpretations.

Meanwhile, the Hôtel des Invalides has become embroiled in another controversy concerning proposals for Saudi Arabia to construct an Olympic village on its grounds. The French Armed Forces Ministry stated that negotiations with Saudi Arabia were ongoing but emphasized that any use of the Invalides site would be subject to strict conditions.

Some politicians, including right-wing MP Nathalie Serre, voiced opposition to the idea, asserting that certain historical sites like the Invalides should not be subject to commercial interests.

The Paris Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8.

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