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Enhanced Games Confirms Las Vegas Venue and Athlete Lineup for 2026

The controversial competition allowing medically supervised doping will debut at Resorts World with high-stakes prizes and 200 participants, including former Olympians.

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Overview

  • The Enhanced Games, scheduled for May 21–24, 2026, will be held at Resorts World in Las Vegas, featuring swimming, athletics, and weightlifting events.
  • Athletes will compete under medically supervised doping protocols, with organizers offering $500,000 per event and $1 million bonuses for world records.
  • The event is backed by high-profile investors, including Donald Trump JrPeter Thiel, and 1789 Capital, led by Aron D’Souza.
  • Organizers report 200 participating athletes, including notable names like James Magnussen, Kristian Gkolomeev, and Andriy Govorov.
  • The World Anti-Doping Agency and other critics have condemned the Games as dangerous and unethical, warning of serious health risks and harm to sports integrity.