Overview

• The Enhanced Games will debut in May 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas, featuring swimming, track and field, and weightlifting events.
• Athletes will compete using medically supervised performance-enhancing drugs, challenging traditional anti-doping norms.
• Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev broke the 50m freestyle world record earlier this year under the Enhanced Games protocol, earning a $1 million bonus.
• The event offers up to $500,000 in prize money per event, with additional bonuses for breaking world records.
• Critics, including the IOC and WADA, warn of risks to fairness and athlete health, while organizers frame the Games as a forward-looking alternative to traditional sports.