{"id":278,"date":"2026-03-31T10:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=278"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:23:07","slug":"winter-olympics-food-and-drinks-prices-revealed-as-supporters-left-in-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=278","title":{"rendered":"Winter Olympics food and drinks prices revealed as supporters left in shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_548649\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Winter Olympics are underway and the food prices at the Milan Cortina Games have prompted a reaction from fans<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">12:31, 06 Feb 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 12:33, 06 Feb 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36680909\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Olympic rings at a skiing stadium\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36680909.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2259741107.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36680909.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2259741107.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36680909.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2259741107.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36680909.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2259741107.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway <cite aria-label=\"Image: Alex Pantling\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The food prices at the Winter Olympics have impressed fans almost as much as the sporting prowess on display. The action at the Milan Cortina Games is already underway ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Team GB are hoping to improve on their medal haul, having earned a gold and silver medal at the last Winter Games in Beijing. Ahead of the current Winter Olympics, UK Sport set a target of between three and seven medals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans will be glued to the action over the coming weeks, which is being broadcast across the BBC and TNT Sports. However, the Winter Olympics have catered well for those attending events, with their food prices praised on social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Inflated prices for food and drink at major sporting events have largely become the norm. However, photos circulating on social media show that the Winter Games are offering more affordable options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorSport#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An nduja pizza is priced at approximately \u00a37.82, while margherita, ham and cheese and vegetarian pizzas all cost \u00a36.95. The latter price also applies to a gluten-free sandwich.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_09d958\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Meet the Team GB stars aiming to smash Winter Olympics medals record at Milano Cortina<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_09d958\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Team GB Winter Olympics star shares bed with closest rival &#8216;like an old married couple&#8217;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The drink options include americano coffee and hot tea, both costing \u00a32.62. Meanwhile, fans wanting an alcoholic drink can pay \u00a36.95 for prosecco or \u00a37.82 for a spritz cocktail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Those needing a snack have several options, including crisps for \u00a32.61 and popcorn for \u00a32.17. Other sweet treats on offer include candy at \u00a31.74, assorted muffins at \u00a33.04 and a gluten-free brownie at \u00a33.48.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A separate photo shows that a cheeseburger, cheese and bacon burger, chicken burger and vegetarian burger are all priced at \u00a38.69. The same image shows a classic hot dog on sale for \u00a36.95.<\/p>\n<div class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Given the often eye-watering food and prices at sporting events, several social media users praised the pricing at the Winter Games. One Reddit user said: \u201cThat is startlingly affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A second responded: \u201cHonestly it\u2019s cheaper than I would have expected.\u201d A third added: \u201cYeah, they&#8217;re standard European prices, but really no massive markups like I too would have expected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A fourth joked: \u201cI&#8217;ve seen dive bars with more expensive menus.\u201d Another said: \u201cA LOT cheaper. It&#8217;ll be 3x for the American games.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Comparing the prices to English events, one user observed: \u201cThis is very reasonable, you would never see prices this low at any stadium\/event\/venue in or around London where I am.\u201d Similarly, another fan noted: \u201cAs an American, I\u2019m horrified by how that doesn\u2019t look very expensive.\u201d Summing up the general reaction, another user wrote: \u201cThese are bargains. 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