14.02.2026 15:41
It was reported that 10,000 free condoms distributed to athletes at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ran out in three days. An athlete speaking to NBC News said, "The condoms ran out in three days. They said new ones would come, but when, who knows."
It has been reported that the free condoms distributed to athletes at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics ran out within three days. The approximately 10,000 stock at the Olympic Village was depleted quickly.
ATHLETE SPEAKS: RAN OUT IN THREE DAYS
An athlete speaking to NBC News stated, "The condoms ran out in three days. They said new ones are coming, but who knows when." Organizers confirmed that additional shipments are planned, but did not share a specific timeline for restocking.
CLAIM OF LOW SUPPLY
Although the number of athletes at the Winter Games is slightly below 3,000, it was noted that demand has followed previous Olympic trends. Since the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the distribution of free condoms has been a standard practice to promote safe sex and raise awareness about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
For the 2024 Paris Olympics, approximately 300,000 condoms were provided for athletes, which equated to an average of two condoms per participant per day. In Milano-Cortina 2026, the lower supply is believed to have led to the early stock shortage.