The organizers of the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro intend to spread among sportsmen 450 thousand condoms. On Thursday, may 19, according to Sports Illustrated. It is noted that this is three times more than was distributed at the 2012 Games in London.
Expected 350 thousand will get men, another 150 thousand women. Contraceptives called “little Venus shirts” will distribute on July 24, after the opening of the Olympic village, reports TASS.
“Why so many condoms? There is never enough! Brazil has a prevention plan against AIDS, as an example around the world,” — said the representative of the organizing Committee. According to him, many people are taking a cue from athletes, the most athletes “will play an important role in the fight against AIDS”.
16 may it was reported that the athletes of the Olympic team of Australia at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro will receive a special condom that should protect them from the virus zika. Contraceptives are expected to be covered with a special grease providing protection including from this virus.
March 29, in the Olympic Committee of Russia (OKR) spoke about the means of protection of Russians from the virus zika. Athletes planned to issue a special aerosol sprays to protect exposed body parts while on the street.
The national team of South Korea will protect against this virus using the form. Kits with long sleeves and tight pants are designed using special insect repelling chemicals. The shape of the athletes will be wearing at formal ceremonies and at the Olympic village.
The Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro will be held from 5 to 21 August.
