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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What are the Enhanced Games and why are they controversial?
The Enhanced Games are a proposed annual multi-sport competition that would allow athletes to use performance-enhancing substances without being subject to drug tests. Those behind the proposal claim it will be the 'Olympics of the future', allowing athletes to take drugs in a bid to break 'world records'. Founder Aron D'Souza believes athletes should be entitled to do what they wish with their own bodies. But the Australian businessman's concept has been heavily criticised for the potential impact on athletes' health, and undermining fair play. UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) said last year its mission was "to protect sport from doping cheats". It added: "There is no place in sport for performance-enhancing drugs, nor the Enhanced Games." At a launch event on Wednesday, Las Vegas was announced as the host of the inaugural Enhanced Games, which will run from 21-24 May 2026. Organisers said that under their permitted conditions, Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev had gone quicker than the 50m freestyle world record, which has stood since 2009. D'Souza's idea has been backed by a venture capital fund which includes Donald Trump Jr - the son of the US president - and billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel. It was first launched as a concept in 2023, when it was presented as an opportunity to beat world records for large cash prizes up to $1m (£746,570). World Athletics president Lord Coe has said taking part would be "moronic", and any competitor would face a lengthy ban. D'Souza said his concept was "truly extraordinary" and "shaping the future". The first Enhanced Games will consist of events in short-course swimming, sprinting and weightlifting. Participants are permitted to use some substances that are banned from elite sport, but cocaine and heroin are among those banned. Only substances approved by the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be taken. That is a different list to the one the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) allows for elite athletes. Gkolomeev is among those who will compete. Ukrainian swimmer Andriy Govorov, who holds the world record for the 50m butterfly, and Bulgaria's Josif Miladinov - a European silver medallist in the 100m butterfly - have also signed up. Australian former world champion James Magnussen came out of retirement to join the Enhanced Games in 2024. This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your questions. We want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you do. The team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and pundits. We will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting events. Our coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. Has F1's iconic Monaco Grand Prix become boring? What does Hotspur mean? What is World Sevens Football? When did the New York Knicks last win the NBA Championship?
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
This Quick Maharashtrian Ukad Is The Breakfast Fix You Need On Busy Mornings
Let's be real, mornings can be really hectic. From getting ready for work and eating breakfast to doing household chores, there is a lot going on in our minds. In such situations, all we desire is for things to happen quickly and not to spend much time doing any task. If you have to cook in the morning, we are sure you're always on the lookout for recipes that are quick and easy to make. Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Well, get ready to shake things up! We're about to introduce you to a unique recipe that will totally surprise your taste buds and make mornings something to look forward to - Maharashtrian Ukad. The recipe was shared by the Instagram page @chieffoodieofficer. Also Read: Mirchi Ka Achaar Just Got A Whole Lot Better! Try This Maharashtrian Version Today What Is Ukad? What Makes It A Must-Try? Ukad is a Maharashtrian-style rice flour porridge, commonly eaten for breakfast. It's oozing with desi flavours and is super light on the stomach. Featuring an array of spices and a tantalising tadka, it packs a punch of flavour. Ready in just a few minutes, it's ideal for a wholesome breakfast or for days when you're running late in the morning. Is Maharashtrian Ukad Healthy? Absolutely! Maharashtrian ukad is a light and nourishing dish made primarily from rice flour, curd and a mix of spices. It's low in fat, easy to digest and doesn't involve any deep frying or heavy ingredients, making it a nutritious choice. How To Make Maharashtrian Ukad At Home | Maharashtrian Ukad Recipe Maharashtrian ukad is a quick and easy recipe that's ready in under 5 minutes. Follow these steps to make it at home: Start by adding rice flour, curd and water to a large bowl. Whisk well and add salt to taste. For the tadka, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, grated garlic, ginger, haldi, onion, curry leaves and chilli powder. Saute for a few minutes, then add the prepared rice flour-curd mixture to the pan. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and resembles porridge. Finally, top it with a tadka made of oil and red chilli powder. That's it - your Maharashtrian ukad is now ready to be savoured! Watch the full recipe video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CFO | Chief Foodie Officer (@chieffoodieofficer) Can You Make Maharashtrian Ukad Without Curd? Yes, you can make ukad without curd. While curd adds a slight tanginess and helps make the porridge smooth and creamy, it's not essential to the recipe. If you're avoiding curd due to dietary preferences, you can simply replace it with water or buttermilk. Also Read: Doesn't that look absolutely delicious? Don't wait - try this mouth-watering desi-style porridge soon and make your breakfast even more flavourful.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lara gets doping ban for failed test after Wood bout
Former featherweight world champion Mauricio Lara has been banned for two years for an anti-doping violation, UK Anti-Doping has Mexican tested positive for banned substance betamethasone on 28 May, 2023 after his loss to Nottingham's Leigh Wood in is banned in competition by 27, claimed the positive test was caused by an injection into his shoulder on 12 May in the build-up to the Wood bout, but Ukad said that did not explain how betamethasone entered his to Ukad, he offered no other explanation for the failed drug ban has been backdated to start from 7 March, 2024 and will end on 6 March, has fought once since losing to Wood, drawing with Daniel Lugo in Mexico in February rose to prominence in 2021 by beating Leeds star Josh Warrington in a huge upset, before going on to claim the WBA featherweight title from Wood in February 36, reclaimed that belt in their rematch later that year.
BBC News
28-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ukad received record number of tip-offs in 2024
A record number of whistleblowers reported suspicions of sports doping in the UK to it in 2024, UK Anti-Doping intelligence and investigations team received 211 reports of suspected doping misconduct across 30 sports last Protect Your Sport initiative was launched in 2020 to encourage whistleblowers to report the number of reports has increased year on year since then, with Ukad receiving 184 across 25 sports in 2023, and 110 in 2022."It's important to Ukad that athletes and the sporting community feel safe talking to us, and that we normalise the reporting of doping in sport," Ukad's head of intelligence and investigations Mario Theophanous said."One of the main reasons that we release these reporting numbers is to show individuals who are unsure or uncertain about reporting that you're not alone - there are others like you who want to protect the integrity of their sport."Ukad recently launched an anonymous SMS and WhatsApp service for reporting suspected misconduct."The service allows our investigators to reply to the person reporting in real time, gathering the necessary evidence we need to conduct our investigations," Theophanous added."We hope to encourage other individuals who may have information but fear reporting it, to take the decisive action and raise their concerns to 'Protect Your Sport' anonymously."
