Olympic Villages Run Out Of Condoms Early

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The Olympic Villages at the Milan Cortina 2026 Games have reportedly run out of condoms much sooner than expected, with the roughly 10,000 allotment depleted in just 3 days due to "higher-than-anticipated demand". The organizing committee has confirmed the shortage and said additional supplies are being delivered to ensure continued availability for the remainder of the Games.

Why it matters

The shortage of condoms at the Olympic Villages highlights the long-standing tradition of high sexual activity among athletes during the Games. While the organizing committee is taking steps to address the issue, the depletion of supplies so quickly raises questions about whether the initial allotment was sufficient and if more should be provided to promote safe sexual practices.

The details

The Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee told PEOPLE magazine that the condom supplies in the Olympic Villages were "temporarily depleted due to higher-than-anticipated demand". They said additional condoms are being delivered and will be continuously replenished until the end of the Games to ensure continued availability. In comparison, the 2024 Paris Olympics had an initial allotment of 300,000 condoms, significantly more than the roughly 10,000 provided for the Milan Cortina Games.

• The condom shortage occurred within the first 3 days of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
• Additional condom supplies are being delivered between February 17 and February 20, 2026.

What’s next

The organizing committee has stated they will be continuously replenishing condom supplies in the Olympic Villages until the end of the Games to ensure continued availability for athletes.