The Winter Olympics village at Milano Cortina has reportedly exhausted its condom supply despite distributing 10,000 free condoms to athletes. The living quarters for Olympians during the Games are known for being lively, with numerous stories of amorous activities emerging over time.
Event organizers aimed to address potential issues by providing free contraceptives. However, while 200,000 condoms were given out at the Paris Summer Games in 2024, only 10,000 were made available in Milano Cortina.
With approximately 10,500 participants in Paris and just under 3,000 in northern Italy this year, the allocation of condoms proved to be insufficient.
An athlete, speaking anonymously to Italian newspaper La Stampa, disclosed that the supplies were depleted within three days, with uncertainty about when more would arrive.
In an effort to discourage off-camera activities, Olympic officials reportedly introduced “anti-sex” beds, featuring a simplified cardboard design. Nevertheless, these measures seem to be ineffective in curbing the reported behaviors.
This shortage of condoms is not unprecedented, as organizers at the Sydney 2000 Olympics had to order an additional 20,000 condoms after exhausting their initial allotment of 70,000.
The potential outbreak of sexually transmitted infections is a concern for the Games. Athletes arriving in Milan were reminded of the importance of prioritizing health, prevention, and common sense.
Former Olympic medalists have highlighted the risqué nature of the village, emphasizing that such activities are not uncommon and are widely known within the Olympic community.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled from February 6-22, with fans able to watch over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. Viewers can access 24/7 Olympic coverage on TNT Sports 2 with the £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription throughout the Games.