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Enhanced Games Sues WADA, World Aquatics and USA Swimming for $800 Million

The case challenges a June World Aquatics bylaw that organizers say is deterring athletes from joining the drug‑permissive event.

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This photo combination shows Megan Romano, of the U.S., at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Aug. 4, 2013 and Australia's James Magnussen during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, April 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, Rick Rycroft)
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Overview

  • The Enhanced Games filed an $800 million antitrust complaint in U.S. federal court in New York accusing the bodies of running an illegal campaign to induce a boycott.
  • Organizers seek damages and injunctive relief to block enforcement actions they say are scaring off prospective competitors.
  • The suit targets a World Aquatics rule adopted in June that makes anyone who supports, endorses, or participates in events embracing practices that may include prohibited substances ineligible for its competitions or roles.
  • Enhanced Games president Aron D’Souza says the rule is causing irreparable harm to athlete recruitment, while the defendants did not immediately comment in initial reports.
  • The startup plans a May 2026 Las Vegas showcase in track, swimming and weightlifting, has signed five athletes, touts $500,000 first‑place prizes, and faces public condemnation from WADA and World Aquatics over athlete safety and integrity.