NEW DELHI: The Indian contingent participating in the Olympic Games shooting competition has encountered difficulties in finding food that aligns with their culinary preferences.
Despite the presence of two Athletes’ Villages, neither has been able to fully cater to the tastes of the Indian athletes, as reported by PTI. While some have relied on a local South Asian restaurant, others have resorted to cooking their own meals to satisfy their dietary needs.
One Indian shooter, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed dissatisfaction with the food options, describing them as “barely survivable” and stating that they are “just managing somehow.”
In response to this challenge, pistol coach Jaspal Rana has taken matters into his own hands by cooking his own meals.He shared that he prepared Rajma-Chawal (a traditional Indian dish) the previous day, having purchased the necessary ingredients from a local grocery store and cooked at his apartment near the City Centre.
“Hum toh khud banate hain (I cook for myself). Yesterday I had Rajma-Chawal. Got the (required) stuff from a grocery store and cooked at my apartment,” said Rana.
Additionally, some Indian shooters have expressed disappointment with their accommodation, as it does not meet their expectations. One shooter admitted to feeling “a little upset” about staying away from the main village, although they acknowledged that their primary focus should be on the competition and winning, rather than worrying about other factors.
Despite these challenges, the Indian shooters remain determined to end the medal drought that has persisted for the past two Olympic Games. Manu Bhaker, the lone Indian shooter to advance beyond the qualifications on Saturday, has qualified for the women’s 10m air pistol finals scheduled for Sunday.
While the Indian contingent has faced difficulties in finding suitable food options and accommodations, their resilience and determination to succeed in the shooting competition remain unwavering.
Despite the presence of two Athletes’ Villages, neither has been able to fully cater to the tastes of the Indian athletes, as reported by PTI. While some have relied on a local South Asian restaurant, others have resorted to cooking their own meals to satisfy their dietary needs.
One Indian shooter, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed dissatisfaction with the food options, describing them as “barely survivable” and stating that they are “just managing somehow.”
In response to this challenge, pistol coach Jaspal Rana has taken matters into his own hands by cooking his own meals.He shared that he prepared Rajma-Chawal (a traditional Indian dish) the previous day, having purchased the necessary ingredients from a local grocery store and cooked at his apartment near the City Centre.
“Hum toh khud banate hain (I cook for myself). Yesterday I had Rajma-Chawal. Got the (required) stuff from a grocery store and cooked at my apartment,” said Rana.
Additionally, some Indian shooters have expressed disappointment with their accommodation, as it does not meet their expectations. One shooter admitted to feeling “a little upset” about staying away from the main village, although they acknowledged that their primary focus should be on the competition and winning, rather than worrying about other factors.
Despite these challenges, the Indian shooters remain determined to end the medal drought that has persisted for the past two Olympic Games. Manu Bhaker, the lone Indian shooter to advance beyond the qualifications on Saturday, has qualified for the women’s 10m air pistol finals scheduled for Sunday.
While the Indian contingent has faced difficulties in finding suitable food options and accommodations, their resilience and determination to succeed in the shooting competition remain unwavering.