From a scientific perspective, this tournament is like an open laboratory. The collected data - if controlled and analyzed transparently - can help the biomedical industry understand more deeply the ability to endure, regenerate and enhance the physical strength of the human body. Who knows, from there, new advances in the treatment of anorexia or recovery from injury will be born.
But it was at this point that the double-edged sword began to appear. Sports were born to honor human efforts, will and natural limits. When stimulants become a legal tool for victory, the line between competition and testing begins to fade. The winner has the most optimal doping combination, not the one who practices the most persistently.
Of course, achievements are almost certainly not recognized in the mainstream sports world, leaving consequences for participants.
Health risks are undeniable. Evidence from decades shows that doping - despite control - is still a dangerous path. The cardiovascular system, liver, hormonal system... all pay the price. And that exchange, despite being covered with a "scientific research" cover, is still the physical sacrifice of athletes for an idea that has not been proven to be humane.
It would be naive to say that this event is entirely for research purposes. With a flashy organization, a call for "sports ethics innovation" and investment names from the technology industry, this is clearly an entertainment product with market color rather than a scientific work.
The question is not just whether to encourage tournaments like this or not. And further, what do we want to see in sports: A pure race, or a playground where the human body is optimized like machines?
The answer, perhaps, depends on the ethical limits that each sport, each organization, each individual participating wants to keep for themselves.
