In a statement, the UKA said it did not recognize the Enhanced Games as a “legitimate sporting competition” and said it “places the health and well-being of athletes at serious risk.”
UKA added that it was “disappointed” by Prescod’s decision to participate, stating that “any event that promotes or allows the use of harmful substances with the aim of pushing the human body to its limits for short-term goals is not a sport as we value it.”
“Over the years, British athletes have experienced the devastating impact of doping, missing out on opportunities to win major medals, only being recognized years later or having medals withdrawn, so it is disappointing to see a former team member show contempt in this way,” he added.
“UKA’s clean athletics policy is clear: doping or the use of prohibited substances or methods will not be tolerated.
“While Reece Prescod is no longer part of the UKA performance system, his decision to associate himself with an event that directly contravenes both our policy and the World Anti-Doping Code is unacceptable.
“Generations of British athletes have built their reputations on talent, dedication and integrity. The Enhanced Games is in direct opposition to those values.”
Prescod, who was British 100m champion in 2017 and 2018, defended his decision to sign up, saying: “The enhanced medical team is top-notch and has prioritized my safety and wellbeing from the start.
“Enhanced has provided me with life-changing medical supervision, exceptional training support, and a fantastic compensation model.”
Chris Jones, communications director for the Enhanced Games, said: “We are delighted to welcome an international sprinter of Reece’s caliber to the Enhanced team and look forward to him competing next May in Las Vegas.
“Enhanced’s mission is to provide unmatched transparency and health security by destigmatizing enhancement, bringing its responsible use to light, within an approved medical framework, and protecting athletes who would otherwise risk their health by operating in the dark to circumvent the punitive structures in place today.
“Contrary to the inaccurate and breathless claims made about Enhanced Games, our athletes are empowered to choose whether to enhance under sustained clinical supervision using legal substances currently approved for use in the United States.”