Olympians shun Paris' plant-friendly catering in favour of packed lunch

Athletes bemoan lack of meat, dairy and eggs as France champions its sustainable Olympic Games

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Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have expresses disastisfaction at the mostly plant-based meals on offer
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Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have expresses disastisfaction at the mostly plant-based meals on offer

Athletes from Team GB have expressed their dismay at the catering facilities offered at the Paris Olympics which has opted to offer competitors a more ‘sustainable', plant-based menu. The 2024 Olympic...

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