The Olympic Village has long fascinated the public, and the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are no exception. While fans focus on medals, curiosity lingers about what happens once competitions end and athletes return to their shared home base.
One early talking point has been the end of the so-called “cardboard bed” era. During the 2020 Summer Olympics, recyclable beds sparked online jokes that they were designed to discourage intimacy. Organizers clarified they were sustainable and sturdy.
