Las Vegas to Host Controversial ‘Enhanced Games’ in May 2025 Where PEDs Are Encouraged
Las Vegas is gearing up to host the inaugural Enhanced Games in May 2025—an unprecedented sporting event where performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are not just allowed but actively encouraged.
Touted as the “Olympics on Steroids,” the Enhanced Games seek to challenge the long-standing bans on doping in traditional athletics. The competition will feature eight events across swimming (50- and 100-meter freestyle and butterfly), track (100-meter sprint and 100/110-meter hurdles), and weightlifting (snatch, clean and jerk).
“We are here to move humanity forward,” said Aron D’Souza, president and founder of the Enhanced Games, during a high-profile presentation on the Las Vegas Strip. “The old rules didn’t just hold back athletes—they held back humanity.”
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Financial Incentives Amid Participation Risks
Attracting elite athletes may prove difficult since participation could mean disqualification from established international competitions like the Olympics. However, hefty financial incentives—including hundreds of thousands of dollars per event, appearance fees, and world-record bonuses—are expected to lure competitors.
The event has secured millions in funding from notable investors, including PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, Christian Angermayer, and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital. D’Souza also plans to monetize the Games by marketing performance-enhancing products directly to consumers, akin to Red Bull’s promotion of extreme sports.
A New Approach to Doping in Sports
While anti-doping agencies have dismissed the Enhanced Games as a “clown show,” D’Souza argues that PEDs should be accepted as a natural extension of nutrition and technology that already benefit athletes with access to resources.
The Games are not a free-for-all; participating athletes must use only substances that are legal in the United States and prescribed by licensed physicians, including testosterone, growth hormones, and anabolic steroids.
Sparking Debate on the Future of Athletics
The Enhanced Games have sparked a global debate about doping policies, the role of science in sports, and how far humanity should push physical limits. As the first edition approaches next May, all eyes will be on Las Vegas to see whether this bold experiment reshapes the world of competitive athletics
