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Enhanced Games: A Controversial New Era in Sports Set to Debut in Las Vegas

The Enhanced Games, allowing performance-enhancing drugs, will launch in Las Vegas from May 21-24, 2026, challenging traditional sports norms.

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The Enhanced Games, scheduled for May 21-24, 2026, in Las Vegas, will permit athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. With events in swimming, track, and weightlifting, the competition aims to redefine sports by normalizing drug use. Supported by notable investors, including Donald Trump Jr., the Games have sparked controversy over safety and fairness. Athletes will compete for substantial prize money, including bonuses for breaking records. Critics, including the IOC and WADA, have condemned the initiative, raising concerns about the integrity of sport and athlete health.

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  • The article discusses a new sports festival in Las Vegas allowing performance-enhancing drugs.
  • Supporters argue it represents an evolution in sports, while critics fear it undermines fair competition.
  • The festival sparks debate about ethics and the future of athletic performance.

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"…The Enhanced Games, a sports festival that bills itself as better than the Olympics because it allows athletes to benefit from using performance-enhancing drugs, will kick off next year in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend."

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