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Australian founder defends ‘Steroid Olympics’ at Las Vegas launch

Las Vegas | The Enhanced Games have set their inaugural competition for May 2026 in Las Vegas, with swimming, athletics and weightlifting on the agenda for athletes using substances banned in official competition to the consternation of anti-doping bodies.

Basking in Las Vegas’ neon glow at the launch, Australian founder Aron D’Souza on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) urged athletes to take a gamble on the novel competition that he believes can transform sports science, but critics deride as a freak show.

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