Olympic Games organisers warned more than a month ago about vegan menu

Olympic Games organisers were warned more than a month ago that their vegan-heavy menu at the Paris athletes’ village would prevent competitors from performing at their best. Sky News has obtained a letter from the International Meat Secretariat raising concerns the plant-based menu would leave athletes craving more protein. The letter warned the plan to make 60 per cent of the Olympic Village meals vegan to reduce emissions would “demonise meat” and impact the performance of high-performing athletes. Paris 2024 Olympics President Tony Estanguet didn’t respond to the organisation’s letter, but on the eve of the Games, he said it was a “collective duty now to change our habits and definitely to reduce our carbon footprint”.