The following is part of a message High Performance Director and National Coach John Atkinson sent to swimmers, coaches, support staff, team staff and partners today:
I would like to draw your attention to statements from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and World Anti-Doping Assocation (WADA) condemning the “Enhanced Games”:
https://cces.ca/cces-statement-enhanced-games
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/news/wada-condemns-enhanced-games-dangerous-and-irresponsible
On behalf of Swimming Canada I reiterate our unwavering commitment to clean sport and sport integrity by all involved in swimming in Canada. In no way do we endorse involvement in the Enhanced Games for any Canadian athlete, coach, support staff, science & medicine staff, or anyone else affiliated with Swimming Canada and/or our national teams. Any affiliation with the Enhanced Games could have long-term consequences to your health and to future sport involvement, including potential anti-doping violations.
We all have a responsibility to uphold the values of clean sport, ensuring a level playing field that prioritizes athlete health and wellness. This will continue to be our clear stance on this subject, supporting without hesitation the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the World Aquatics position on clean sport and integrity within sport.