Valentine's Day "Depleted" Condoms in the Milan-Cortina Olympic Village
On Valentine's Day, the 2026 Winter Olympics experienced a peculiar situation: free condoms available in the athletes' villages were temporarily depleted due to higher-than-expected demand. The Italian organizing committee confirmed this in a statement released on Saturday.
TL;DR
- Free condoms in the 2026 Winter Olympics athletes' villages were temporarily depleted on Valentine's Day.
- The demand for condoms exceeded the initial supply, prompting the organizing committee to distribute more.
- The continuous supply of condoms is guaranteed until the closing ceremony on February 22.
- Distributing condoms to athletes is a long-standing Olympic tradition.
- Athletes also take condoms as souvenirs for friends outside the Olympic village.
- Mascot plushies were also popular and temporarily unavailable.
- The International Olympic Committee spokesperson noted the high usage, linking it to Valentine's Day.