The Winter Olympics village is facing a shortage of condoms despite distributing 10,000 free ones to athletes. The living quarters for Olympians during the Games are known for their steamy atmosphere, with numerous stories of amorous encounters over the years.
In an effort to address potential issues, organizers are providing free contraceptives. However, after distributing 200,000 condoms at the Paris Summer Games in 2024, only 10,000 were given out at Milano Cortina. This allocation was deemed insufficient, considering there were about 10,500 participants in Paris compared to nearly 3,000 in northern Italy.
An athlete, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed to Italian newspaper La Stampa that the supplies ran out within three days. Although assurances were made for more supplies, the timeline remains uncertain.
Apart from providing condoms, Olympic officials have introduced “anti-sex” beds to discourage off-camera activities. However, the slim cardboard design does not seem to deter athletes.
This is not the first instance of condoms running out at the Olympics. In Sydney 2000, organizers had to order an additional 20,000 condoms after the initial 70,000 were exhausted.
An outbreak of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) would pose a significant risk to the Games. Athletes were reminded upon arrival in Milan that health comes first, emphasizing prevention and common sense.
A former Olympic gold medallist shed light on the village’s adult nature, stating that sexual activities are not a secret and are part of the Olympic spirit. The International Olympic Committee, while not openly endorsing this view, distributes condoms for a reason.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are scheduled from February 6-22, offering over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. The £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription provides access to TNT Sports 2 for continual Olympic coverage.
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