WADA condemns Enhanced Games as dangerous, irresponsible


By Lin Wei

OTTAWA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday condemned the Enhanced Games as a dangerous and irresponsible concept, warning that involved athletes would risk committing anti-doping rule violations.

This event would jeopardize the health and well-being of athletes as it seeks to promote the use of powerful substances and methods by athletes for the purposes of entertainment and marketing, said WADA in a statement.

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