Why you rarely see low-income countries at the Winter Olympics: A skeleton sled costs more than many earn in a year.
It's not just on Valentine's Day that competitors at the Winter Olympics have been embracing the free condoms on offer at the athletes' accommodation.
Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports,
The Winter Olympic organizing committee said condoms are available after they ran out of stock with more than a week left in the Games.
Olympic villages in Milano Cortina have restocked condoms after an early shortage, with organizers confirming higher-than-anticipated demand. This long-standing tradition, aimed at promoting athlete well-being,