Australian man aims to launch event for drug-taking athletes

wahming, 10 months ago

Olympic officials have no moral ground to complain about literally anybody else.

palordrolap, 10 months ago

I thought it already existed and was called "The Olympics"

Just because they don't get caught doesn't mean they're not doping.

livus, 10 months ago

But imagine how much more they can do if they don't have to hide it.

If it does get off the ground it will be interesting to see if it attracts any top athletes.

tallwookie, 10 months ago

so like MLB for down under?

olympians are against it because they know they stand no chance against tweakers

livus, 10 months ago

Sounds like the Australians don't want it. I think he's based in London.

Is MLB baseball? 😄

tallwookie, 10 months ago

lol yeah. every couple years the govt decides they need to waste time making sure that no performance enhancers are used.

i personally feel that professional sports would be a lot more entertaining if drugs were mandatory

livus, 10 months ago

I think there is probably a potential audience for it, for sure.

livus, 10 months ago

From the article:

Aron D'Souza, an Australian-born entrepreneur, has launched Enhanced Games, an event with no drug testing which he says will challenge the Olympic movement.

D'Souza's plans to hold the inaugural Enhanced Games in December next year have been blasted by Australian Olympic Committee chief executive officer Matt Carroll.
"The Australian Olympic Committee believes the concept of a drug enhanced games is both dangerous and irresponsible. The Olympic movement is devoted to clean sport and athletic excellence, celebrating the best in humanity, excellence, friendship and respect."

Melbourne-born London-based D'Souza, the president of Enhanced Games, said his concept was "morally correct".
Five sports categories - track and field, swimming, weightlifting, gymnastics, and combat sports - will be on the programme at a yet to be determined venue next year.

Competing athletes would be given stocks in Enhanced Games, a for-profit entity which D'Souza said he was funding.

Investors in California's Silicon Valley, the location of many start-up and global tech companies including Apple and Google, had expressed interest, he said.