Peter Thiel Backs 'Enhanced Games', a New Olympics Rival Encouraging Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Despite Criticism, the Event Promises to be the 'Safest International Sporting Event in History' with Comprehensive Health Checks and Fair Compensation for Athletes

• PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel is among several investors backing the Enhanced Games, a new sporting event that encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
• The Enhanced Games aims to be the 'safest international sporting event in history' with comprehensive health checks before and after competitions, and advanced screening for pre-existing conditions.
• The event will not test athletes for drugs or other performance enhancers, and will focus on individual prowess across five core sporting categories: athletics, aquatics, combat, gymnastics and strength.
• Critics argue that the Enhanced Games endangers athletes' health and undermines the integrity and fairness of sporting competition.
• The Enhanced Games plans to avoid the excessive costs associated with the modern Olympic Games, with events designed to be hosted at a Division One university campus, and promises to pay athletes fairly.

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