Olympic Athletes On the Best Things They’ve Eaten In The Bubble
Feb 16, 2022, 11:24 AM
BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 04: A chef wears a protective face mask with a shield as he prepares breakfast at a hotel in the closed loop on February 04, 2022 in Beijing, China. As activity ramps up ahead of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, interest remains high in seeing how "The Middle Kingdom" will run one of the world's premier sporting events in the midst of a global pandemic. To try and maintain China's zero-covid approach, the games will take place in a closed bubble with strict daily testing requirements. Transport routes are sealed off and self-contained. Activities inside the bubble are completely off-limits to anyone not directly involved in the games, and about 150,000 spectators that authorities will invite. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images)
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BEIJING (AP) — Avocado ice cream and boiling hot pots are some of the best foods athletes say they’ve eaten at the Beijing Olympics.
Some were also eyeing the KFC, but holding off until after competition to indulge.
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The food options for athletes are limited this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. To prevent the virus from spreading, athletes and all others are being limited to a “bubble” of designated venues.
That means they can’t venture out to try the local fare. Many athletes say a favorite is the hot pot, which is a boiling pot of broth where raw ingredients like meats and vegetables can be added.
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Just a year after Japan’s summer Olympics, the Games are back for a winter show in Beijing, China. The unusually short gap between Games is due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Strict precautions and enforced virus prevention protocol are in place to help keep athletes, coaches and personnel safe.
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