Platforming Performance Enhancing Drugs: How Social Media is Used to Promote the Enhanced Games

Luke Cox, Sam Cornell, Tim Piatkowski, School of Sport and Exercise Science, Swansea University, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland

Journal of Drug Issues

Published online on July 03, 2026

Abstract

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The Enhanced Games (TEG’s) is a sporting event that allows performance-enhancing drug (PED) use under medical supervision. Founder of TEG's, Aron D’Souza, presents the Games as a progressive alternative to the current Olympic model and the anti-doping ...