Wada Urges US to Halt Planned Doping Olympics Next Year

Wada demands that the US stop the planned "doping-OS" which is to be held next year. We demand that American authorities find legal ways to stop this initiative, says Witold Banka, chairman of Wada, the international anti-doping organisation.

» Published: June 11 2025

Wada Urges US to Halt Planned Doping Olympics Next Year
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In the end of May, representatives of the competition announced time and place for "The Enhanced Games" (also called doping-OS), also known as "The Improved Games".

The competition will be held on 21-24 May next year in Las Vegas.

The organizers have promised large prize money and a bonus of approximately 9.5 million kronor for world records. Participants are encouraged to dope themselves, under medical supervision.

This event is trying to normalize the use of potentially dangerous medicines. For athletes' health and a clean sport, this must be stopped, says Banka in connection with a meeting with the Olympic sports federations.

He also calls the competition "very embarrassing" for the US, as Los Angeles is hosting the OS in 2028.

Donald Trump junior, the eldest son of the US president, is part of one of the business groups that have financially supported "doping-OS".

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