The “Enhanced Games”, which took place in Las Vegas from May 21–24, 2026, allow the use of performance-enhancing substances and technological equipment that are normally banned. They have been unanimously condemned by anti-doping authorities and have been the subject of fierce criticism, particularly in the media.
As part of the (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research) Inserm’s publication of a review of the current state of knowledge on doping, the scientists behind the project examined the Enhanced Games: where do they come from, and what do they entail? Beyond the prophecies of doom issued by the Cassandras, what consequences do they generate or could they produce? In what ways do they raise ethical issues, and if so, what kind of ethics are we talking about?
