Overview

• World Aquatics introduced a bylaw immediately barring anyone associated with the Enhanced Games from competing in or holding roles within its competitions.
• The measure applies to athletes, coaches, administrators, medical support staff and government representatives linked to the pro-doping event.
• Enhanced Games organisers pledged to fund legal challenges for any athlete denied World Aquatics competition because of their involvement.
• The inaugural Enhanced Games, set for May 2026 in Las Vegas, will allow medically supervised use of performance-enhancing drugs and award up to $1 million bonuses for breaking world records.
• Anti-doping agencies and medical experts have warned that the event endangers athlete health and undermines the integrity of global sport.