With the highly anticipated 2024 Paris Summer Olympics starting Friday, Daniel Smith, the Olympic Village Director for Team USA, has provided insights into the precautions and measures being taken to create a secure and conducive environment for the athletes.

One of the notable measures is the distribution of 300,000 condoms throughout the Olympic Village. While this practice has been a topic of discussion in previous Olympic Games, Smith confirms that the “ban” on intimacy between athletes has been lifted for the Paris Games. However, he emphasizes that the primary concern is not the sexual activity itself, but rather the security implications. To maintain a distraction-free environment, Team USA has implemented strict regulations regarding access to residential areas, with athletes from other countries being limited to common areas only.

In addition to the condom distribution, the organizers have also taken creative approaches to ensure the safety and comfort of the athletes. The “quirky...