New Delhi : As soon as the Olympic Games are mentioned, an echo of record-breaking performances and medals usually comes to mind. But this time a news has come from the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics being held in Italy which has shocked everyone. Within a few days of the start of the Games, the stock of condoms kept for the players in the Athletes Village has been completely exhausted. Various types of discussions are taking place regarding this on social media, but the real reasons behind it are related to health and safety.
Stock out in Athlete Village
Let us tell you that according to the report of Italian media and especially the newspaper ‘La Stampa’, initially about 10,000 free condoms were made available in the sports village. The surprising thing was that this entire stock got exhausted within just three days. This news is becoming increasingly viral on social media and people are watching it with great curiosity. However, the organizers have clarified that it is not unusual for the stock to run out in such a short time.
🇮🇹|•|At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the initial supply of approximately 10,000 free condoms in the athletes’ villages was depleted within three days, according to reports from La Stampa and other outlets.
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Condom distribution is not for any entertainment but
Organizers say that the distribution of condoms is not for any entertainment but solely for the purpose of protecting the sexual health of the players. During the Olympic Games, thousands of young athletes live together in the same complex for several weeks. In such a situation, it becomes the responsibility of the administration to promote safe behavior and spread awareness about diseases. This step has been taken towards providing a responsible and safe environment to the players.
part of decades old tradition
This practice of distributing free condoms in the Olympic Games is not new, rather it is an established tradition that has been going on for decades. The organizers said that they understand the needs of the players and arrangements for additional supplies have already been made to meet any future shortage. Its objective is to ensure that no athlete faces any health related safety issues within the sports village.
A total of 3 lakh condoms were distributed in 2024
If we look at the statistics of previous Olympic Games, this number appears to be very low. For example, a total of three lakh (300,000) condoms were distributed to athletes during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. In every Olympics, the quota of these goods is decided based on the number of players, duration of the game and specific requirements. Despite the less number of players in the Winter Olympics, the initial demand is being seen quite high.
Global platform for meeting different countries
Olympics is not just a sports competition, but it is also a global platform for the union of different cultures and countries around the world. People from different backgrounds come together here, making it essential for organizers to create a safe environment. Steps like distributing condoms help in increasing global awareness about sexually transmitted diseases. This gives the message that the mental and physical health of the players is as important as winning medals.
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