Ciarán Cunningham

Ciarán Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star, dives into the controversial Enhanced Games where athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs. He discusses high-profile sign-ups like Irish swimmer Shane Ryan, motivated by lucrative fees. Ciarán reveals the involvement of Silicon Valley figures and the implications of a permissive drug policy, warning of emerging doping methods and their risks. He critiques how this initiative threatens the integrity of clean sport and reflects cultural tensions surrounding athletics.