Enhanced Games to debut in Las Vegas 2026 allowing doping

The Enhanced Games, a new sporting event where athletes are allowed and encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs, is set to debut in Las Vegas in May 2026, featuring swimming, athletics, and weightlifting. Founded by Aron D'Souza and backed by notable investors including Donald Trump Jr., the Games aim to revolutionize sport by normalizing drug use under medical supervision, offering prize purses up to $500,000 per event and bonuses for record-breaking performances. Prominent athletes like Olympic swimmers James Magnussen and Kristian Gkolomeev, who recently broke a longstanding swimming record using enhancement technology, have committed to competing. Organizers promote extensive medical oversight and ethical review, but the event faces strong criticism from the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency, which warn it undermines fair play and athlete safety. The Enhanced Games propose a radical alternative to traditional anti-doping policies, framing their competition as a scientific and ethical advancement embracing future human performance. Despite controversy and safety concerns, the event has drawn high-profile support and plans to commercialize validated performance-enhancing products for public access.