Positive Funding for Negative Reactions
Since its inception last summer, the Enhanced Games event has faced predominantly negative reactions. However, the event has now gained the backing of tech billionaire Peter Thiel, who has provided significant financial support. Thiel, known for co-founding PayPal, Founders Fund, and Palantir Technologies, boasts a net worth of $6.2 billion. He was also the first outside investor in Facebook and famously funded Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker Media in 2016. Thiel’s funding for the Enhanced Games is reported to be a multimillion-dollar figure.
A New Model of Sports
According to Aron D’Souza, founder of the Enhanced Games, Thiel “sees the vision of a new model of sports that openly celebrates scientific innovation and honestly represents the use of performance enhancements in sports today.” The event aims to become the Olympics of the future, backed by top venture capitalists. D’Souza emphasizes that with 44% of athletes already using performance enhancements, it is time to safely celebrate science.
Safety First
The Enhanced Games website asserts that sports can be made safer without traditional drug testing. Under its “Science Is Real” tab, the site provides studies to support this claim. D’Souza asserts that the event prioritizes athlete safety, aiming to be the safest sporting event in the world. In partnership with medical professionals and clinicians, the organizers are developing a comprehensive pre-competition screening protocol to protect athletes competing in the Enhanced Games.
Avoiding the Shadows of Past Scandals
Not only does the Enhanced Games prioritize safety, but it also acknowledges the history of lies by performance-enhancing drug (PED) users. D’Souza highlights that the event will be transparent and trustworthy, considering the lack of traditional drug testing. By doing so, the organizers aim to rebuild trust and credibility in the realm of enhanced sports.
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