The Winter Olympics village at Milano Cortina has reportedly exhausted its supply of condoms despite initially distributing 10,000 free condoms to athletes. The living quarters for Olympians during the Games are known for their lively atmosphere, with numerous stories of amorous encounters surfacing over time.
To address potential issues, organizers provided free contraceptives, with only 10,000 condoms handed out at Milano Cortina compared to the distribution of 200,000 condoms at the Paris Summer Games in 2024. Despite the significantly lower number of athletes in northern Italy this month compared to the Paris event 18 months ago, the allocation of condoms fell short.
An anonymous athlete revealed to Italian newspaper La Stampa that the condoms quickly ran out within three days, leaving athletes uncertain about when more supplies would be available. In a bid to reduce off-camera activities, Olympic officials introduced so-called ‘anti-sex’ beds, featuring a minimalist cardboard design, but the measure seems ineffective.
This isn’t the first instance of condom shortages at the Olympics. In Sydney 2000, organizers had to order an additional 20,000 condoms after exhausting the initial 70,000 allocation. An outbreak of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) would pose a significant threat to the Games, emphasizing the importance of health and precaution among participants.
A former Olympic gold medalist shed light on the village’s notorious reputation for indulging in intimate activities. The athlete highlighted the prevalence of such behavior, stating that it is an inherent part of the Olympic experience, despite not being openly acknowledged by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are ongoing from February 6-22, offering fans over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. Throughout the event, a £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription grants access to TNT Sports 2, the primary source for round-the-clock Olympic coverage.