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Will shift to self-improvement brand save Enhanced Games after ‘Steroid Olympics’ lacklustre debut?

After years of hype, the inaugural Enhanced Games produced mediocre performances, limited audience interest and a US$62 million loss for its parent company. But with its backers eager to tap into the ‘self-optimisation’ market, is it still a long-term threat to the anti-doping movement?

Published 25 Aug 2026Curated by Transfer Window
Will shift to self-improvement brand save Enhanced Games after ‘Steroid Olympics’ lacklustre debut?

Summary

After years of hype, the inaugural Enhanced Games produced mediocre performances, limited audience interest and a US$62 million loss for its parent company. But with its backers eager to tap into the ‘self-optimisation’ market, is it still a long-term threat to the anti-doping movement?