The World Aquatics, an entity recognized by the IOC and responsible for managing international competitions in aquatic sports, has introduced a new regulation on Tuesday (3) that will prevent any athlete or official who supports or dinging.
The idea is to prevent from competing or holding any position in the area. The decision comes after a Greek swimmer backed by the Enhanced Games “broke” the world record.
With the help of the controversial program, the Greek Kristian Gkolomeev swam the 50 meters free male in 20.89 seconds, breaking 0.02 seconds of the longtime record established by Brazilian Cesar Cielo in 2009.
Gkolomeev, who competed in four and was fifth in the race at Paris games last year with a time of 21.59 seconds, said he won “4.5 extra pounds of muscle” before the attempt.
Enhanced Games refused to reveal which “performance improvements” the 31 -year -old used.
“Individuals who support, endorse or participate in sporting events that adopt the use of scientific advances or other practices … will not be eligible to hold positions at World Aquatics or to participate in any competitions, events or other World Aquatics activities,” said World Aquatics.
Practices may include prohibited substances or methods.
“This ineligibility would apply to functions such as athlete, coach, team officer, administrator, medical support team or government representative,” added the regulatory body.
Enhanced Games operate under the principle that banning drugs that improve performance in major competitions do not protect athletes, but stifle their performance, and invite athletes to participate in the competition.
The world anti -doping agency condemned Enhanced Games as “dangerous and irresponsible,” while the 50 -meter free champion Cam Mcevoy said Gkolomeev’s time was “irrelevant” for the sport.
“Those who allow doped sports are not welcome at World Aquatics or our events,” said World Aquatics president Husain al Museallam.
“This new status ensures that we can continue to protect the integrity of our competitions, the health and safety of our athletes and the credibility of the global aquatic community.”
The Enhanced Games marked their inaugural competition for May 2026 in Las Vegas, with swimming, athletics and weight lifting on the agenda.
