The Enhanced Games: are they fair?

Billionaire Peter Thiel has invested in a new sports competition called the Enhanced Games. Athletes will not be checked for performance-enhancing drugs, which are banned at competitions like the Olympics.

Published 23 February 2024

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Should doping be allowed?

Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Review the things that have been banned at the Olympic games
  • Discuss different perspectives on the Enhanced Games
  • Debate whether performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in competitions

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This resource was created as part of Festival 2024. See the student discussions here.

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