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Inside Milan’s Olympic Village: Security Outside, Comforts Within

Organizers pair tight perimeter security with a leisure-rich hub stocked by sponsors.

Overview

  • The Village is encircled by walls and checkpoints with a visible police presence restricting entry to protect athletes.
  • Inside, athletes find relaxation spaces that include gaming rooms, a DJ, mindfulness sessions, and a Corona Cero plant adoption nook.
  • Perks abound with free Samsung phones, KIKO makeup appointments, Procter & Gamble haircare and grooming, Coca-Cola cans engraved with athlete photos, and an AI pin machine demo.
  • Team GB’s quarters feature a dedicated physio room led by Dr. Victoria, extensive medical supplies including 4.3 km of surgical tape, and a kitchen stocked with 5,000 tea bags.
  • British skaters share a building near France, China, Georgia and Latvia, with rooms assigned around training schedules, dedicated transport to the rink, and lively pin-trading despite one athlete’s grumble about a poor swap.