Athletes fuming as Paris 2024 Olympics hit with food shortage as eggs rationed one day BEFORE opening ceremony

ATHLETES have been left fuming after the Olympics was hit by a food shortage one day before the opening ceremony.

According to L’Equipe, vital grub including eggs and grilled meats had to be rationed out at breakfast in the Olympic Village on Wednesday.

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The Olympic Village has been hit by a shortage of food, namely eggs[/caption]

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Athletes are up in arms over the lack of the high-protein superfood[/caption]

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There are 15,000 athletes to feed several times daily, as well as support staff[/caption]

Athletes need to be well-fed to fuel their performance throughout the fortnight.

And some lodged complaints after being given Oliver Twist-style portions to start their day.

It’s claimed that the egg shortage was particularly galling, with the popular food forming a huge part of most athletes’ diets.

Eggs contain high protein and good fats, as well as various nutrients and minerals.

And the Olympic Village’s official catering partner has vowed to up the quantity of eggs and other sought-after items this week.

Sodexo Live confirmed: “There’s a very high demand (for products) and volumes will be increased to satisfy the needs of the athletes.”

Meanwhile, Carrefour Group – who supply fresh products to the Village – added: “It was requested to revise upwards the quantities initially planned, which the group will be able to satisfy.”

In total, Olympic chiefs are having to feed 15,000 athletes from 208 countries several times per day.

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That does not include the other staff members, officials and volunteers also working in Paris.

It’s reckoned there are over 500 different recipes available, spanning six styles of cuisine including Asian, French and Afro-Caribbean.

The Paris hosts have also vowed to cut the Olympics’ carbon footprint of meals in half.

A third of all food is plant-based, while meat, eggs and milk all come from France.

Additionally, a quarter of all ingredients in Paris have been brought in from a 250km radius, with 20 per cent certified as organic.