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Enhanced Games: Gene Editing Threatens Human Biology in Sports

Published Friday, May 22, 2026 · Updated May 22

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The Enhanced Games, a new performance-enhanced sports competition, is facing scrutiny over ethical and biological concerns. Critics emphasize the potential long-term risks associated with gene editing in sports, despite the known efficacy of traditional performance enhancers like steroids and blood doping.

What We Know — Key Points

  • There is clear evidence that steroids, blood doping/EPO, and amphetamines work as performance enhancers.
  • The Enhanced Games raise ethical and biological concerns, particularly regarding the potential long-term risks of gene editing in sports.

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  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    This article highlights the ethical and biological concerns surrounding the Enhanced Games, emphasizing the potential long-term risks of gene editing in sports.

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