Challenges of Ergogenic Aids in Sports Performance

Abstract

Ergogenic aids are substance or technics used to enhance athletic performance, but their use possess several challenges to athletes, coaches, and sports organization. This paper aims to discuss the challenge of ergogenic aids and sports performance, including their definition, types, benefits, and risks. The use of ergogenic aids raises ethical concerns, such as fairness, injustice, and the spirit of sports, and legal implications including anti-doping regulations and sponsorship issues. Furthermore ergogenic aid use can have social implication, including stigma, peer pressure and cultural expectations. This paper will examine the current state of knowledge on ergogenic aids and sport performance, including the benefit and risk of different types of aids, and the ethical, legal, and social implications of their use. The paper will also identify areas for future research and provide recommendations for athletes, coaches and sports organizations.