The World Anti-Doping Agency has reiterated its stern stance against the controversial "Enhanced Games" as its president, Witold Banka, slammed the drug-friendly event's concept as "dangerous and irresponsible".

Banka made the remarks in Beijing on Monday at the WADA Asia/Oceania Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting, where he extended his opening speech to specifically address the growing international concern over the reckless hosting of the Enhanced Games in spite of opposition from major global sporting bodies.

Citing intergovernmental cooperation as a key to safeguard fair play and clean sports, Banka brought up the case of the Enhanced Games, held on May 24 in Las Vegas, as a serious breach of integrity and an imminent threat of athletes' health.

"Before I finish, I want to briefly mention something that seeks to threaten this ideal. WADA condemns the Enhanced Games as a dangerous and irresponsible concept," Banka said. "The health and well-being of athletes is WADA's number one priority. Clearly this event jeopardizes that."

To the shock of the sporting world, organizers of the Enhanced Games, led by chief executive Maximilian Martin, proceeded with its controversial plan and hosted the one-day inaugural edition at a purpose-built venue at the Resorts World Las Vegas, involving over 30 athletes including world champions and Olympic medalists in three main disciplines — swimming, sprinting, and weightlifting.

The Enhanced Games allowed the use of performance-enhancing drugs banned by WADA and scrapped all anti-doping protocols adopted by other international sporting events.

Even though the athletes were incentivized to use banned substance by lucrative financial rewards, the games saw only one new "world record" produced by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev in 50m freestyle with a time of 20.81 seconds that earned him $1 million in prize money. Swimming's international governing body, World Aquatics, refused to recognize any results from the games as official record.

To take the risky pursuit of enhanced performance to the next level, following the conclusion of the Las Vegas event, organizers announced that they would offer an even greater financial incentive — up to $10 million — to anyone who breaks legendary sprinter Usain Bolt's almost untouchable 100m world mark of 9.58, set in 2009 in Berlin, at the Enhanced Games' 2027 edition.

Citing the influence of some star athletes involved, Banka labeled the Enhanced Games as a bad example that has undermined the fundamental of clean sports and has traded athletes' well-being for exposure and financial benefit.

"Over the years, there have been many examples of athletes suffering serious long-term side effects from their use of prohibited substances and methods, he said on Monday. "Some have died."

"The beauty and popularity of sport is based on the ideal of clean and fair competition. These values must be protected," Banka said. "Athletes serve as role models. I believe that this event sent a dangerous message to young people around the world."

The three-day intergovernmental ministerial meeting, held at Beijing's National Convention Center, welcomed sports ministers and ministry-level officials from across the Asia and Oceania region to the Chinese capital, where symposiums and workshops are being held to address the unique needs and challenges of all stakeholders in the lead-up to the implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards.