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World Aquatics Bans Participation in Controversial Enhanced Games

6/6/2025

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World Aquatics has taken a bold stand, banning athletes, coaches, and officials from its events if they engage in the controversial Enhanced Games, which permit performance-enhancing drugs. This move seeks to safeguard the integrity of aquatic sports. However, Enhanced Games founder Aron D'Souza has slammed the ban as monopolistic, claiming it stifles athlete choice and fairness. The inaugural Enhanced Games are set for Las Vegas from May 21-24, 2026.

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World Aquatics has taken a bold stand, banning athletes, coaches, and officials from its events if they engage in the controversial Enhanced Games, which permit performance-enhancing drugs. This move seeks to safeguard the integrity of aquatic sports. However, Enhanced Games founder Aron D'Souza has slammed the ban as monopolistic, claiming it stifles athlete choice and fairness. The inaugural Enhanced Games are set for Las Vegas from May 21-24, 2026.