24-7-2024 (PARIS) The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games are set to make headlines not just for athletic prowess, but also for a robust safe sex initiative. Organisers have announced plans to distribute an unprecedented number of contraceptives to athletes residing in the Olympic Village, marking a significant shift from the stringent social distancing measures implemented during the Tokyo 2020 Games.
According to a March 2024 report by CNN, the Olympic Village will be stocked with 200,000 male condoms, 20,000 female condoms, and 10,000 oral dams. This substantial provision caters to the 10,500 athletes from 206 nations expected to participate in the global sporting event, including 22 representatives from Singapore.
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The contraceptive distribution programme for Paris 2024 stands in stark contrast to the protocols enforced during the Tokyo Olympics. The previous games, held under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, issued a 33-page document outlining strict social distancing rules. Athletes were prohibited from socialising, hugging, or even exchanging high-fives, and were strongly advised to minimise contact with others to reduce infection risks. Condoms were provided then, but only as take-home items to raise HIV awareness.
This time, the Olympic Village will feature four distinct condom designs, each promoting safe sexual practices, protection against sexually transmitted infections, and the importance of consent. Canadian Olympic sailor Sarah Douglas offered a glimpse into the athletes’ accommodations through a TikTok video, showcasing the items provided to each participant. Among the standard toiletries and a specially designed Samsung flip phone, two condoms were prominently featured.
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One of the condom packages bears a sobering message from the World Health Organisation, stating that in 2023, approximately 630,000 people succumbed to HIV-related causes, while 1.3 million new HIV infections were recorded. The stark reminder concludes with the advice: “Protect yourself, test yourself.”
