WADA Urges Legal Block of Enhanced Games

The Enhanced Games, scheduled for May 2026 in Las Vegas, is a sports event permitting athletes to use FDA-approved performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, with large prizes for record-breaking feats. The event is organized by Aron D’Souza and financially backed by high-profile investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. Major sporting bodies such as the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have harshly criticized the Games, with WADA President Witold Banka urging U.S. authorities to seek legal avenues to block the event. Critics highlight severe health risks and potential damage to sport integrity, while some U.S. anti-doping officials suggest legal action may be ineffective. Currently, only a handful of athletes are confirmed and there is no major broadcast deal, casting uncertainty on the event’s impact. Organizers maintain the Games will be ethical by permitting only FDA-approved substances and ensuring medical supervision.