The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported that the condoms distributed for free in the Olympic Athletes' Village at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have run out as of February 14. A total of approximately 10,000 condoms were made available, and their rapid depletion before the event's conclusion has raised eyebrows among athletes, leading to discussions on social media platforms like Instagram. The organizing committee has indicated that they are working to replenish the supply promptly.

Condom distribution at the Olympics has long been a topic of interest. The practice, aimed at promoting safe sex and preventing sexually transmitted infections among a large number of athletes, was also noted during previous Olympic Games. For instance, the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024 will distribute around 300,000 condoms for an expected participation of over 10,500 athletes, showcasing the ongoing commitment to health and safety in such large sports events.

Madagascar's alpine skier Mialitiana Clerc, who attended the IOC's regular press conference, expressed surprise at the situation but suggested that many athletes might be taking the condoms home as souvenirs. She recounted similar incidents during the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where large quantities of condoms were also gone within a day, hinting that the trend of rapid consumption could continue in Milan-Cortina, given the same conditions are present.