Paris Olympics to Provide 300,000 Condoms, Lifts Intimacy Ban
In a move to promote athlete well-being, the 2024 Paris Olympics will offer condoms and mental health resources while reintroducing physical intimacy.
- The 2024 Paris Olympics will provide 300,000 condoms to athletes, lifting the intimacy ban imposed during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19.
- Organizers also announced initiatives for mental health resources and cyberbullying support, aiming for inclusivity and athlete well-being.
- The distribution of condoms, a tradition since the Seoul Olympics, aims to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS.
- No alcohol will be available in the Olympic Village, but athletes can enjoy French specialties and a vast buffet.
- The Paris Olympics will feature four new sports, including skateboarding and surfing, amidst extensive security measures and a unique Seine River opening ceremony.