Irish swimmer Shane Ryan caused controversy this week when he announced he will be joining the Enhanced Games, which will get underway in May 2026.

Participating athletes - of which there are 11 so far - will be permitted to take performance-enhancing drugs throughout the Games. The decision has been widely criticised by sporting bodies around the world.

Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star, explained the situation on The Last Word.

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