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BBC Learning English July 30, 2026

Cheating in Sports

Do you think it's okay to cheat in sports? Most people don't. Cheating in sports is usually considered wrong. One way people cheat is by using performance-enhancing drugs, also called doping. This means taking special medicines to make your body stronger or faster. A famous cyclist named Lance Armstrong got in trouble for doing this.

A new sports event called The Enhanced Games is happening in Las Vegas. It's like the Olympics, but athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs if they want to. Some people think this is a bad idea because it's not fair. They think everyone should have the same chance to win. Others think it's okay because the athletes are taking the drugs in a safe way, with a doctor's help.

The Enhanced Games are divisive, which means they cause a lot of disagreement. Some people think they cross the line and set a bad example. This means they think the games are encouraging people to do something that's not acceptable. But others think it's okay because the athletes are being honest about what they're doing. The debate about The Enhanced Games is still going on, and people have strong opinions about it.

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