As someone who deplores doping in sport, I’d love to say that I have absolutely no interest in the Enhanced Games, which will take place later this year.

I wish I could say that I won’t be lapping up the claims that the athletes competing will better the existing world records.

And if only I could convince myself that when the Enhanced Games actually take place, I won’t be checking with interest if the numerous boasts of world-class performances actually come true.

But I can’t.

I’m not proud of it, but I’m fascinated by the prospect of the Enhanced Games.

The event itself is pretty self-explanatory.

It’s being billed as the alternative Olympic Games, the difference being that the athletes are permitted to take whatever performance-enhancing drugs they want.

In contrast to the Olympics, where athletes must abide by a lengthy list of prohibited substances, the Enhanced Games has no such list.

Anabolic steroids? Fine. EPO? No problem. Human growth hormone? Go for it. All are acceptable at the Enhanced Games. In fact, not just acceptable, they’re actually welcomed.

The concept of the Enhanced Games was first touted last year by the Australian lawyer and entrepreneur, Aron D’Souza and is being bankrolled by a small group of billionaires.

The idea is that by allowing the athletes to dope, they will be helping them to........

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