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Enhanced Games explained: sport’s most controversial event unpacked

Why are the Enhanced Games, taking place in Las Vegas this weekend, so contentious, and how have governing bodies have responded to the event?

The Guardian - UK

These are the questions I would ask the Enhanced Games … if they would let me

While the doping-friendly event does not seem keen on journalistic interrogation, here’s what needs to be asked

The Guardian - UK

Max Martin on the Enhanced Games, Regulation, and Human Potential

"Performance enhancements are actually, contrary to what many people think, not that dangerous," the Enhanced CEO tells Reason.

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Cameron McEvoy highlights ‘ludicrous’ problem with new swimming world record after resisting Enhanced Games

Australian swimmer McEvoy broke the longstanding 50m freestyle record last Friday but has received no financial reward

The Independent UK

When are the Enhanced Games? Sports, dates, venue and confirmed athletes for the controversial competition

Britain’s Ben Proud and USA’s Fred Kerley are among the famous Olympic names taking part in the inaugural Enhanced Games

The Independent UK

The outrage over the Enhanced Games ignores the risks many already accept in sport

The Enhanced Games, slated to commence in May 2026, has sparked outrage across the sporting world. This new competition is the first in history to openly permit performance-enhancing drugs, and sporting bodies aren’t happy about it.

The Conversation

UK Sport director rebukes athletes for ‘incredibly sad’ decision to join Enhanced Games

UK Sport’s director of performance said she had ‘some degree of compassion and understanding’ for athletes choosing to join the Enhanced Games but that the much-debated event ‘stands in direct opposition’ to the Olympic movement

The Independent UK

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The Company Behind the 'Steroid Olympics' Wants To Make Enhanced Pro Athletes Mainstream—and Amateurs, Too

The Enhanced Games are letting athletes take performance enhancing drugs—and they want their events to be big as the Super Bowl.

Reason

US anti-doping accuses Wada of trying to ‘smear America’ amid Enhanced Games row

The war of words between anti-doping bodies over the Enhanced Games has intensified after Usada accused Wada of attempting ‘to smear America’

The Guardian - UK

Enhanced Games are dangerous and must be stopped, says Wada head

The head of the World Anti-doping Agency has called on US anti-doping authorities to act to stop the Enhanced Games, describing the new event as ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’

The Guardian - UK

‘People’s opinions aren’t going to pay me’: Ireland’s Shane Ryan on his decision to join Enhanced Games

Swimmer Shane Ryan who represented Ireland at three Olympics tells Rory Carroll that the controversial event provides a chance to set up his financial future

The Guardian - UK

Enhanced Games: Lord Sebastian Coe refuses to discuss controversial event

The World Athletics president faced the media after former world 100m champion Fred Kerley became the first track athlete to join the Enhanced Games.

The Independent UK

Enhanced Games targets British stars after signing US sprinter Fred Kerley

The signature of British athletes across all sports are being prioritised by controversial start-up the Enhanced Games

The Guardian - UK

US Sprint Star Kerley Joins Drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medallist currently serving a suspension, has become the first US man and first track and field athlete to sign up for the Enhanced Games, where competitors will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.

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The Conversation

Enhanced Games athletes can dope to compete for US$1 million prizes. But at what cost to sport?

Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games – a controversial new event that allows athletes from all over the world to compete using performance-enhancing drugs. The prize money on offer can hit US$1 million (£730,000). But the swimmer, who won a silver…

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The Enhanced Games is approaching, and the athlete roster is growing

The Enhanced Games will take place next May and despite the criticism of the concept, which allows athletes to take a cocktail of…

The Guardian - UK

Ben Proud admits ‘huge financial incentive’ is behind decision to join Enhanced Games

The Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud claims he could win 13 years’ worth of prize money in one race at the controversial event

International Business Times UK

Ben Proud Officially Joins Enhanced Games: What Is It and Why It's Controversial

Olympic swimmer Ben Proud joins the Enhanced Games, a controversial event allowing performance enhancers. Find out what it means for sport.

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Evening Standard

Ben Proud: Aquatics GB 'immensely disappointed' as British Olympian signs up for Enhanced Games

Olympic silver medallist becomes first Briton to make the move

Radio France Internationale

Enhanced Games: how the 'doping Olympics' could change sport forever

In May 2026, Las Vegas will play host to the Enhanced Games – a competition where doping is not just allowed, it's required. Behind the project are libertarian investors – including Donal Trump Jr – and athletes motivated by million-dollar prizes.

International Business Times UK

Enhanced Games Explained: What You Need to Know About the Controversial Pro-Doping Event

What are the Enhanced Games? A pro-doping Olympic-style event that's dividing the sports world ahead of its 2026 debut.

The Guardian - US

Olympic athletes say pro-doping Enhanced Games are a betrayal and could lead to deaths

Olympic athletes have condemned the Enhanced Games, warning the PED-friendly event could result in long-term health consequences or even deaths

The Independent UK

World Aquatics bans Enhanced Games athletes from its competitions

Enhanced Games swimmers will not be free to compete in World Aquatics events

The Guardian - US

Swimming world body will banish participants in pro-doping Enhanced Games

Swimmers, coaches and officials who compete in or support a controversial new sports event allowing PEDs will be barred from elite competition

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The Enhanced Games may be the best advert possible for clean sport

The Enhanced Games launched this week, with a host city now confirmed. But despite the organisers claims they will showcase some of the fastest…

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