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Enhanced Games President Calls for Reform Amidst WADA's Crisis of Trust
Date
April 23, 2024
“In light of the serious accusations from United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) CEO Travis Tygart against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), alleging a politically-motivated cover-up and a catastrophic failure in the current anti-doping system, we at the Enhanced Games reiterate our stance: Reform is overdue.
The most recent controversy to hit the world of sport involves 23 Chinese swimmers who, despite testing positive for the heart medication trimetazidine due to contamination before the Tokyo Olympics, were exonerated by the China Anti-Doping Agency and subsequently won six medals. This incident, marked by serious allegations of concealment by USADA, underscores the urgent need for an overhaul in sports governance.
For too long, the anti-doping regime has been marred by inefficacy and scandal, undermining the integrity of sports and betraying the trust of athletes worldwide. The recent revelations by USADA marks not just a crack but a chasm in the fortress of WADA, signalling a system on the brink of dysfunction.
The Enhanced Games are championing a revolutionary approach to sports, where cutting-edge science and performance enhancements align with the evolution of athletics. We offer a dual-pathway future where the Olympics could celebrate natural talent, and the Enhanced Games could safely showcase enhanced performance.
This isn’t just an alternative; it’s a complementary solution, a harmonious existence for the natural and the enhanced athlete, bolstered by transparent, effective drug testing and open collaboration.
Our call to WADA, USADA, and the IOC is unequivocal: support the creation of this parallel system, embrace innovation, and protect sports integrity. We have extended our olive branch and stand ready to share data and strategies to refurbish a decaying establishment. The Enhanced Games are not just another competition; we are the beacon of progress, the stage where those who have been pushed to the shadows can shine openly.
We invite WADA to join us in setting a new standard, one that will elevate the entire sporting community to unprecedented heights of excellence and trust.
In the wake of impending scandals and as the media’s spotlight intensifies, this moment — this lightbulb moment — must not be wasted. The Enhanced Games are here, the counterbalance the world has been waiting for, and we will relentlessly drive towards a future where sports are safer, fairer, and more thrilling than ever before.” –– Dr Aron Ping D’Souza, President of the Enhanced Games
About the Enhanced Games:
The Enhanced Games are on a mission to enhance humanity, redefining the future of sports by merging scientific progress with elite athletic performance. Founded in 2023 by Australian entrepreneur Aron D’Souza, the Games challenge conventional sporting norms, embracing medicine and science to push human potential while prioritizing safety, transparency, and innovation.
Science and technology are recognized as fair advantages, allowing athletes to choose natural or enhanced competition. Setting the new gold standard in athlete health and safety, Enhanced mandates state-of-the-art medical profiling to monitor key health markers in all athletes prior to competition. And unlike traditional events, all athletes are paid, with million-dollar prizes for breaking world records.
Privately funded by leading investors, the Enhanced Games operate independently of taxpayer money, ensuring financial sustainability and innovation. This is the future of sport - where science, athleticism, and progress inspire superhuman achievement.
For more information about all aspects of this release, please visit www.enhanced.com
Michael Oakes, Communications Director, Enhanced Games
