IOA request Rio Olympics organizing committee for Indian cuisine

Indian Olympic Association has requested the Organizing Committee for the 2016 Rio Olympics to make arrangements for addition of Indian cuisine in the menu at the Olympic Village during the Games. In the past it has been noticed that Indian contingent have preferred



Indian food. 

The athletes in particular prefer Indian cuisine to get acclimatised faster before their competitions. The IOA has specially requested for the inclusion of dishes (Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian) with the Indian palette in mind.