VIDEO: The 2024 Olympic Village 'Anti-Sex' Beds Are Made of Cardboard

Some participants of the Paris 2024 Olympics are completely amazed, while others have already expressed negative feelings about their temporary accommodations. The reason is the cardboard beds. This has been reported by sport24.

The beds also made a lot of noise during the Tokyo 2020 Games, becoming a meme. They were even dubbed as "anti-sex beds." Tall athletes found it difficult to sleep on these "beds" because they simply did not fit.

Paris 2024 has decided to take care of the environment, which is why all rooms are equipped with cardboard beds. Russian tennis player Elena Vesnina showcased what they look like. The blankets can be removed, while the beds and mattresses will be recycled.

The durability of the beds has been rechecked for the second consecutive time by gymnast and two-time world and European champion Rhys McClenaghan from Ireland. It is noted that everything is normal; you can sleep without fear.

France's Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra assured that athletes are satisfied with the cardboard beds. However, this certainly is not the case for all participants, as some have noted their discomfort. This comes despite the fact that athletes can choose different levels of mattress firmness using a special program that scans their body shape.

French judoka Julien Brullard remarked, "This is no joke; the Olympic bed, as you can see, is made of cardboard." Australian water polo player Tilly Kearns added, "The first night on the cardboard beds: I’m going to ruin my back!"

Athlete Whitney Ti believes that "the cardboard beds are very hard." South African rugby player Libbie Janse van Rensburg also commented, "What's going on with the Olympic village beds? Are they made of 100% recycled materials? These so-called anti-sex beds?"

Physiotherapist Thibault Brousard explained the negative consequences of the cardboard beds, saying that if the beds are somewhat less comfortable, athletes will experience shorter sleep cycles and, therefore, slightly less recovery. This could create significant issues for the recovery of athletes.

“What happens next will depend on each individual. Some may prefer firmer beds, while others prefer softer ones. Some will say this is great because they are used to a hard bed. Others will say it’s not so good because they are used to a soft bed. So, it all depends on the athlete's preferences. But it is true that generally, too-firm beds are not suitable for recovery and sleeping,” noted the physiotherapist.