Kingston, Jamaica – January 23, 2026 – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says Jamaica cannot endorse the hosting of, or participation in, the Enhanced Games.
The Enhanced Games allow athletes to compete using performance-enhancing substances.
Speaking on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s Annual Symposium, Minister Grange said the Enhanced Games “Is counter to everything we believe in and promote at JADCO, and as signatories to the International Convention Against Doping In Sport and the WADA Code.”
She noted that the issue extends beyond rules and testing, framing clean sport as a reflection of Jamaica’s national identity.
“All stakeholders must begin to see ‘clean sport’ as more than a regulatory issue; we must begin to see it as a matter of character, in a sense, national character, and tied to our national development. Integrity, fairness, and discipline must be seen as central to who we are as a people and must be reflected in every aspect of our sporting culture. We must agree as a nation that when we uphold clean sport, we are safeguarding our global reputation.”
The Minister’s comments were supported by JADCO’s Chairman, Mrs. Debby-Ann Brown Salmon, who said the existence of the Enhanced Games only strengthens Jamaica’s determination to uphold the highest standards of clean sport, and inspires us continue fighting for a fair and honourable environment for all Jamaican athletes.
She noted that while new platforms and the promise of rewards may seem attractive, we must consider the long-term consequences of such choices.
“Participation in events like the Enhanced Games undermines the principles we have worked very hard to uphold. Athletes who align with such organisations risk their reputations, future eligibility in mainstream sport, and most importantly, the trust of their communities and country by far. By stepping away from clean sport, they jeopardise not only their own legacy, but also Jamaica’s sporting excellence and integrity on the world’s stage.”
Brown Salmon noted that upholding clean sport is about more than personal achievement, adding that it’s about preserving the honour, respect, and pride that the Jamaican sporting fraternity upholds.
Commenting on the symposium’s theme, “Empowering Clean Sport: JADCO’s Vision for Jamaica, Executive Director Mrs. June Spence Jarrett said empowering clean sport involves promoting fairness, integrity, and respect in sport. She emphasised that it is about athletes competing without performance-enhancing drugs and upholding ethical standards, adding that clean sport is crucial for maintaining the trust and credibility of sport, ensuring a level playing field for all.
“When we speak of fairness, this means athletes competing on merit, without unfair advantages. When we mention integrity and respect, this means athletes and support staff maintaining honesty and transparency and respecting themselves, their competitors, and the sport,” noted Spence Jarrett.
More than 150 participants from over 30 sporting associations, federations, professional organisations, and educational institutions attended the event.
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