2026 Winter Olympics: Shower Sabotage in Olympic Village

The organizing committee for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo announced the sabotage of the showers in 70 rooms in the Olympic village. The shower drain pipes were pierced with a mechanical tool between December 2025 and January 2026, after the work was completed. The sabotage was carried out in three brand new buildings in the Olympic village, while the Games are due to officially begin on February 6.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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