Paris Olympics 2024 is gaining traction as the games are approaching closer and teams and athletes are finalizing their participation through qualifications, quota and rankings. But one news that attracted the most attention is the ‘anti-sex bed’. The village of multi-sport event is getting ready with preparations in full swing. Anti-sex beds are one of the ‘prerequisites’ that reached the village and will allow rest between the game days for the athletes. 'Anti-Sex' Beds For Athletes Arrive in Paris Ahead of Olympic Games 2024.

Such Mattresses were used earlier in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But with new improvements and designs the ‘Anti-sex’ beds to be used in the Paris Olympics are a bit different. As per the Publication released, this time in Olympic and Paralympic history all beds and bedding are made almost entirely from renewable materials. Most parts of the body are made of cardboard, which – as per the manufacturers is sturdier than wood. Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal Secure Paris Olympic Games 2024 Quotas for India via Ranking.

According to the New York Post, the anti-sex mattresses are twin-sized, allowing even the largest of athletes to rest on these specially designed beds. Along with this the main reasons An Inside the Games report claims that the main reason given by Olympic authorities for choosing the mattresses this year was sustainability. There was little environmental waste produced by the mattresses and cardboard frames, which are completely recyclable.

Why the name ‘Anti-Sex Bed’ and are they really ‘Anti-sex’

One of the reasons behind so much curiosity about the mattress is the name – anti-sex. Fans are wondering are the beds really ‘anti-sex’ and also the origin behind the unique name. Many would presume these cardboard mattresses are to deter athletes from making love in bedrooms. Many former athletes and even the producers denied the ‘Anti-sex’ tag. Jyothi Yarraji Misses Paris Olympic Games 2024 Berth by 0.10 Seconds Despite Winning Gold Medal in Women’s 100m Hurdles Event at Harry Schulting Games 2024.

So why the name ‘Anti Sex Bed’? Well, it was an American distance runner Paul Chelimo, who had at the time speculated on Twitter (now X) that these mattresses were put in place to prevent athletes from having sex while competing in the Tokyo Olympics. The concept was very new and quickly caught up. The name became ‘anti-sex bed’ causing much confusion. With over 10K athletes and 160 countries participating in the multi-sport event, The Paris Olympic Games 2024 will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024.

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