Witold Banka, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president, asked the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to make an effort to stop the proposed “Enhanced Games” from happening.
Speaking with the media
Speaking with the media on Thursday, Banka described the Enhanced Games as very dangerous and irresponsible. The Games will allow doping under supervision, and of course, no testing.
The Games are to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in May 2026.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief Witold Banka urged USADA to take a stronger stand against the Enhanced Games, saying authorities must be "very united" and explore legal ways to stop the event planned for Las Vegas.
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Banka said, “Sometimes we don’t know what to say about this ridiculous idea, because from the ethical point of view. From the moral point of view, how is it possible that people come to agree to compete?
“It goes against everything that we are doing. It’s very dangerous. I hope it will not happen.”
Sprinters sign on
On Sept. 17, Kerley, a two-time Olympic medallist and three-time World Champion, agreed to compete in the Enhanced Games. While several athletes from other sports have agreed to compete, Kerley is the first track athlete. He is also the first American male athlete to sign on. According to the Enhanced Games, “Kerley’s signing was a move that reinforces the Enhanced Games’ ability to attract elite talent and solidifies its position as a disruptive force in sports.”
A month later, French sprinter Mouhamadou Fall signed on to compete in the Games.
“I’m looking forward to this new chapter and competing at the Enhanced Games,” said Fred Kerley. “The World Record has always been the ultimate goal of my career. This now gives me the opportunity to dedicate all my energy to pushing my limits and becoming the fastest human to ever live.”
“I have dedicated my life to running, and I believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible,” said Mouhamadou Fall. “The Enhanced Games offer a stage where athletes can explore their full potential, free from restrictions that stifle peak performance. I am excited to be the first French athlete to sign up. And I look forward to competing against the best in the world.”
Attracting the fringe
The 33-year-old Fall is nearing the end of his prime. Also, he has only run 10.04 and 20.34 for the 100m and 200m events, respectively. So far, the competition looks dismal.
Fall served a nine-month suspension from April 2024 to January 2025 for an anti-doping rule violation. He had tested positive for heptaminol in July 2023. In September 2024, Fall was issued an 18-month suspension. It is set to expire in July 2026 for a second anti-doping rule violation for whereabouts failures. The two sanctions resulted in the Fall’s disqualification of dozens of races from June 2022 to April 2024.
In August 2025, Kerley was issued a provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit for whereabouts failures. For missing three tests in 12 months.
He was already in trouble, having twice been arrested within four months. Once was for domestic violence, and the other time for a physical altercation with police and threatening violence.
