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Team GB race walker Tom Bosworth has blasted the food selection in Sapporo at the Olympics in an astonishing attack on social media. 

The 31-year-old slammed the International Olympic Committee on Twitter, urging them to provide better food and care for athletes - although he has since deleted both critical tweets. 

Bosworth also compared the cafeteria unfavourably to a 'sweaty school dining hall' and urged the IOC to be more athlete-focused.

Team GB athlete Tom Bosworth blasted the food selection in Sapporo in a now-deleted tweet

The 31-year-old posted a video walking through the cafeteria at the Sapporo accommodation

His post said: 'Hey @iocmedia you know the millions of (dollars emoji) you make off the Olympics. Any chance, in the week of our race we could get some food? Like meals?

'Not cold slop, steamed onions or partly cooked pasta? This is the “pinnacle of sport.” Sapporo feels like a prison. @BBCSport @TeamGB'  

The video shows him walking through the food hall, filming the selection on offer. 

The 31-year-old asked for food other than 'cold slop, steamed onions or partly cooked pasta'

Bosworth, who begins his Tokyo campaign this week, clearly feels the current selection of meals is not adequate for a professional sportsperson. 

He later added: 'Welcome to the sweaty school dining hall that a lifetime of hard work gets you.

'Any chance you could be a little athlete focused? Any chance we could have some where to get some fresh air aside from the 900m training lap we have? A cup of coffee wouldn't go amiss.' 

Some of those who initially replied to his tweet expressed sympathy for Bosworth's plight

Some on Twitter expressed sympathy, with one saying: 'Looks like the options available at a budget all inclusive holiday.

Another added: '#Japan, such great cuisine, #Tokyo the culinary capital of the world. Disappointed to see/hear that!'

However, others disagreed and felt the complaints betrayed a bad attitude on Bosworth's part.

However, several others felt Bosworth's complaints about the food betrayed a bad attitude

One social media user responded: 'To describe the accommodation as "like a prison" is insulting. Japan is doing its best to hold an Olympics during the most difficult circumstances. If you have a problem with the food, why not say something to the local staff rather than posting offensive comments on social media?'

A second asked: 'Have you tried prison food? Bit of a spoilt brat attitude, you are aware people are starving around the world and would love a meal like this. Get a grip'.

Another said: 'Any chance you could stop whinging? You're only going for a walk. It's not like you're an elite athlete!' while a fourth added: 'Food might (be) crap but feels like a prison? Come on.'