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AsiaOne
25-05-2025
- Sport
- AsiaOne
China urges sports bodies to reject 'gladiator show' Enhanced Games, China News
The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) has denounced the Enhanced Games on Friday (May 23) and called on the global sports community to collectively oppose the competition that endorses the use of banned substances. The Enhanced Games will debut in May 2026 in Las Vegas with swimming, athletics and weightlifting on the agenda for athletes using substances banned in official competition, to the dismay of anti-doping bodies like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Participants could earn prize money totalling up to US$500,000 (S$642,400) per event plus bonuses for surpassing a world record mark. CHINADA denounced the event in a statement to state news agency Xinhua on Friday, calling it "a distorted competition that turns pure sports competition into a drug contest, which serious(ly) contradicts the purpose of the World Anti-Doping Code." "It severely threatens the physical and mental health of athletes as well as the spirit of sport. In addition, its publicity tactics reveal its nature as a capital-driven initiative. "CHINADA hereby expresses our firm opposition to any attempt to portray doping as so-called scientific advancements, and calls on the global sports community to stand united in rejecting the Enhanced Games." The Enhanced Games operate under the principle that banning performance-enhancing drugs in major competitions does not protect athletes but rather stifles their performance. Organisers have called on athletes to join the competition. However, CHINADA said the Enhanced Games organisers lure athletes with high prizes into risking their health and feeding public appetite for a "gladiator show". [[nid:718349]]
Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Doping-China urges sports bodies to reject 'gladiator show' Enhanced Games
Athlete and swimmer Andriy Govorov speaks to members of the press about joining the \"Enhanced Games\" roster during a press conference, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh Athlete and swimmer James Magnussen attends a press conference to announce he will be joining the new \"Enhanced Games\" team, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh The \"Enhanced Games\" team attends a press conference to announce new games scheduled for 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) has denounced the Enhanced Games on Friday and called on the global sports community to collectively oppose the competition that endorses the use of banned substances. The Enhanced Games will debut in May 2026 in Las Vegas with swimming, athletics and weightlifting on the agenda for athletes using substances banned in official competition, to the dismay of anti-doping bodies like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Participants could earn prize money totalling up to $500,000 per event plus bonuses for surpassing a world record mark. CHINADA denounced the event in a statement to state news agency Xinhua on Friday, calling it "a distorted competition that turns pure sports competition into a drug contest, which serious(ly) contradicts the purpose of the World Anti-Doping Code." "It severely threatens the physical and mental health of athletes as well as the spirit of sport. In addition, its publicity tactics reveal its nature as a capital-driven initiative. "CHINADA hereby expresses our firm opposition to any attempt to portray doping as so-called scientific advancements, and calls on the global sports community to stand united in rejecting the Enhanced Games." The Enhanced Games operate under the principle that banning performance-enhancing drugs in major competitions does not protect athletes but rather stifles their performance. Organisers have called on athletes to join the competition. However, CHINADA said the Enhanced Games organisers lure athletes with high prizes into risking their health and feeding public appetite for a "gladiator show". REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WADA condemns 'dangerous and irresponsible' Enhanced Games
New York: The World Anti-Doping Agency condemned the Enhanced Games as "dangerous and irresponsible" on Thursday, a day after the competition that endorses the use of banned substances announced its inaugural 2026 event. The Enhanced Games operate under the principle that banning performance-enhancing drugs in major competitions does not protect athletes but rather stifles their performance, and called on athletes to join the competition. "The health and well-being of athletes is WADA 's number-one priority. Clearly this event would jeopardize that as it seeks to promote the use of powerful substances and methods by athletes for the purposes of entertainment and marketing," WADA said in a statement. "Over the years, there have been many examples of athletes suffering serious long-term side-effects from their use of prohibited substances and methods. Some have died." The 2026 Enhanced Games , which will take place in Las Vegas from May 21-24, will include swimming, athletics and weightlifting events. Organisers say that they will protect athletes while using technology and science to enhance their strength and speed, unlocking a new level of "superhuman" performances. WADA called on anti-doping organisations to test athletes before, during and after the event, "to protect the integrity of legitimate sport." "WADA warns athletes and support personnel who wish to participate in sport regulated by the World Anti-Doping Code, that if they were to take part in the Enhanced Games, they would risk committing anti-doping rule violations ," said WADA. "They would also put their reputations on the line, as they would risk forever being associated with doping."
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
WADA condemns 'dangerous and irresponsible' Enhanced Games
NEW YORK: The World Anti-Doping Agency condemned the Enhanced Games as "dangerous and irresponsible" on Thursday, a day after the competition that endorses the use of banned substances announced its inaugural 2026 event. The Enhanced Games operate under the principle that banning performance-enhancing drugs in major competitions does not protect athletes but rather stifles their performance, and called on athletes to join the competition. "The health and well-being of athletes is WADA's number-one priority. Clearly this event would jeopardize that as it seeks to promote the use of powerful substances and methods by athletes for the purposes of entertainment and marketing," WADA said in a statement. "Over the years, there have been many examples of athletes suffering serious long-term side-effects from their use of prohibited substances and methods. Some have died." The 2026 Enhanced Games, which will take place in Las Vegas from May 21-24, will include swimming, athletics and weightlifting events. Organisers say that they will protect athletes while using technology and science to enhance their strength and speed, unlocking a new level of "superhuman" performances. WADA called on anti-doping organisations to test athletes before, during and after the event, "to protect the integrity of legitimate sport." "WADA warns athletes and support personnel who wish to participate in sport regulated by the World Anti-Doping Code, that if they were to take part in the Enhanced Games, they would risk committing anti-doping rule violations," said WADA.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
WADA condemns Enhanced Games as dangerous, irresponsible
OTTAWA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday condemned the Enhanced Games as a dangerous and irresponsible concept, warning that involved athletes would risk committing anti-doping rule violations. This event would jeopardize the health and well-being of athletes as it seeks to promote the use of powerful substances and methods by athletes for the purposes of entertainment and marketing, said WADA in a statement. Over the years, there have been many examples of athletes suffering serious long-term side effects from their use of prohibited substances and methods. Some have died, said WADA, noting that a focus of the organizers is to sell their products and to play down the associated risks. Inducing elite athletes to use their profiles to promote the use of prohibited and potentially dangerous substances is harmful, in particular for young athletes, WADA added. WADA warned athletes and support personnel who wish to participate in sport regulated by the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), that if they were to take part in the Enhanced Games, they would risk committing anti-doping rule violations under the Code. They would also put their reputations on the line, as they would risk forever being associated with doping, said WADA. WADA called on all governments and law enforcement agencies to assess whether athletes who admit to taking performance-enhancing drugs, or the physicians who supply or administer those substances, may be in breach of criminal laws or professional rules, whether in their own countries or wherever the event takes place. The so-called Enhanced Games, including swimming, athletics and weightlifting events, will take place in Las Vegas, the United States, in May 2026.
