Gastronomic Game Plan: Fueling Success at Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics prioritizes athletes’ nutrition, learning from past mistakes. Organizers crafted diverse menus to enhance performance. Athletes enjoy options ranging from plain pasta to pizzas, receiving positive feedback. Initial impressions from athletes indicate improved gastronomic experiences compared to previous events.

As Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics organizers aim to maximize athletes' performance through nutrition, they revamped menus after missteps at the Paris 2024 Games. With around 2,900 athletes from 92 countries, food quality and adequacy have become focal points.

Head of food and beverages, Elisabetta Salvadori, emphasized how the Olympics menus are designed to ensure high energy intake, serving everything from plain pasta to more complex dishes like lasagna. The previous Paris Games faced criticism over food quality and quantity, prompting organizers to design better food services for the upcoming event.

Positive feedback from world athletes like speed skating champion Jenning de Boo and figure skater Ilia Malinin indicates improvements, with various selections meeting their nutritional needs. The diverse menu choices, including pasta and pizza, have been well-received, symbolizing a significant step in catering at sports events.

(With inputs from agencies.)