'Doping Games' Stock Collapses Amid Investor Concerns
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The stock of Enhanced Group, the company behind the "doping games," has plummeted nearly 40% on the stock market.
- Investors like Donald Trump Jr. and Peter Thiel had previously invested in the controversial games where athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs freely.
- Experts and investors express concern over health risks and potential lawsuits associated with the unregulated use of substances.
The stock of Enhanced Group, the company organizing the controversial "doping games," has experienced a significant crash, falling nearly 40% on the stock market following the debut of the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. These games permit athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without being subjected to doping tests.
Notable investors, including Donald Trump Jr. and tech investor Peter Thiel, had previously backed the venture. Trump Jr. had criticized traditional sports governance, stating that "for over 100 years, the elites who run global sports have stifled innovation, crushed individual greatness, and denied athletes the ability to push the boundaries of what is possible. That ends now." However, the initial performance of the games and the company's stock suggest a different outcome.
Experts and investors are reportedly concerned about the significant health risks involved and the potential for legal repercussions. The company markets itself as an entertainment entity, similar to WWE, and also sells testosterone and peptides on its website. However, it faces criticism for poorly documented products and unclear health effects. The stock, which began trading at $8.03 earlier this month, has fallen to $2.92, reflecting investor disappointment and apprehension about the future of the "doping games."
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.