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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 · Nov 10, 2025

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 · Oct 30, 2025

‘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 · Oct 16, 2025

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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 · Sep 18, 2025

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 · Sep 18, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025

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 Conversation · Sep 16, 2025

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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 National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025

Team GB medallist explains why he has joined controversial Enhanced Games

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The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

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.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11, 2025

Former Team GB swimmer Ben Proud reveals ‘the only reason’ he joined Enhanced Games

Former Team GB Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has explained his decision to join the controversial Enhanced Games.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

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

Olympic silver medallist becomes first Briton to make the move

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Olympic medallist Ben Proud becomes first Briton to join Enhanced Games

Proud won a silver medal at Paris 2024 in the 50m freestyle

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

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Radio France Internationale · Jul 13, 2025

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.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

We must stop Enhanced Games, says Aussie crusader

An Australian with a track record of fighting sporting injustice is taking on the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Anti-doping watchdog urges US authorities to shut down planned drug-fueled event in Las Vegas

The global watchdog of doping in sports says it will urge public authorities to shut down the drug-fueled Enhanced Games planned in Las Vegas next year

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The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2025

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

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

Drug-friendly games enticing, but not for me: Chalmers

One of Australia's biggest sports stars hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will prompt a prize money increase for swimmers.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

World Aquatics bans Enhanced Games athletes from its competitions

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

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Australia's Enhanced Games duo face global swim bans

World Aquatics has an Australian pair in its crosshairs after passing a new law giving it power to ban anyone associated with the drug-friendly Enhanced Games.

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2025

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) · May 25, 2025

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…

AAP · May 23, 2025

More Aussies flag Enhanced Games interest amid backlash

Australian sport's anti-doping agency decries the Enhanced Games, but swimmer James Magnussen says they're missing the point.

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