The Enhanced Games, a new sporting event allowing performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, has faced severe backlash from Olympic athletes and organizations. They argue this event promotes dangerous behaviors and risks serious health consequences. The IOC and Wada have labeled it a betrayal of the integrity of sports, highlighting that no success is worth jeopardizing an athlete's health. Meanwhile, the event's organizers claim it promotes a new era of sport, but prominent voices within the sports community vehemently disagree, warning of the potential for long-term damage to athletes' well-being.
Olympic athletes have condemned the Enhanced Games, warning it could result in long-term health consequences or even deaths. They label it a betrayal of sports values.
The IOC and Wada state that promoting performance-enhancing substances sends a dangerous message and could lead to serious health issues or death for athletes, deeming it irresponsible.
Event organizers claim the Enhanced Games represent a scientific revolution, normalizing enhancements under medical supervision, despite backlash labeling it a dangerous clown show rather than real sport.
Travis Tygart criticized the event, noting performance-enhancing drugs have historically caused terrible physical and mental tolls on athletes, with some having died.
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