New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Grindr just put a digital fence around the Olympic Village, restricting its "Explore" feature in the area where more than 2,900 athletes are staying.

Athletes from across the globe have gathered at the Milano-Cortina Olympic Village for the Winter Olympics 2026, which began on Friday, February 6, and it is no surprise that it is more than just a place to rest between events.

The gay dating app, Grindr, said it is disabling its location feature to safeguard the athletes belonging to the LGBTQ+ community at the Winter Olympics 2026.

In its official blog, the dating application said, "For gay athletes, especially those who aren't out or who come from countries where being gay is dangerous or illegal, that visibility ...