Enhanced Games Announces Additions to Men's & Women's Weightlifting Fields
Rhea-AI Summary
Enhanced (APAD) confirmed five internationally recognized weightlifters—Yoni Andica, Arley Mendez, Leidy Solis, Juan Solis and Maryam Usman—for the inaugural Enhanced Games weightlifting competition on May 24, 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas. The additions include three former Olympians and two Pan-Am Games champions and deepen a roster that already features Boady Santavy, Wes Kitts and Beatriz Pirón. Enhanced said the field is nearing full capacity and additional athlete announcements will follow as competitors complete the company's medical review standards.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, APAD gained 0.30%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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APAD fell 0.5% on very light volume with no momentum signals or headlines from sector peers, indicating a stock-specific reaction rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | Athlete additions | Positive | -0.1% | Six international sprinters confirmed for May 24, 2026 Enhanced Games. |
| Jan 07 | Star exhibition event | Positive | -0.1% | Hafþór Björnsson to attempt a record-breaking deadlift at inaugural Games. |
| Dec 17 | Athlete announcement | Positive | -0.1% | Shania Collins confirmed for sprint events at 2026 Enhanced Games. |
| Dec 15 | Athlete announcement | Positive | +0.0% | Olympic swimmer Cody Miller confirmed for Las Vegas Enhanced Games. |
| Nov 26 | Business combination | Positive | +0.4% | SPAC merger with Enhanced valuing company at $1.2B and funding plans. |
Recent positive news on athlete signings and event build-out has often coincided with flat-to-slightly-negative price moves, while the business combination announcement saw the clearest positive reaction.
Over the past few months, APAD’s news flow focused on building the inaugural Enhanced Games and advancing its business combination with Enhanced. Athlete announcements in swimming and sprinting and today’s weightlifting additions all support the May 24, 2026 Las Vegas event but previously coincided with minimal or slightly negative 24-hour moves. By contrast, the November 26, 2025 business combination news, valuing Enhanced at $1.2 billion, saw a modest positive reaction, underscoring that structural deal milestones have had more visible price impact than individual roster updates.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds five decorated weightlifters, including Olympians and Pan-Am champions, to the May 24, 2026 Enhanced Games, continuing a series of roster-building releases across sports. In parallel, APAD’s proposed business combination values Enhanced at $1.2 billion with up to $200 million in potential proceeds, while filings flag an unproven model and execution risks. Investors may watch for further athlete signings, regulatory progress on the merger, and concrete monetization updates around the inaugural event.
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– Yoni Andica, Arley Mendez, Leidy Solis, Juan Solis and Maryam Usman Join the Competition –
– Three Olympians and Two Pan-Am Games Champions Join International Field –
Lifters Yoni Andica, Arley Mendez, Leidy Solis, Juan Solis, and Maryam Usman are the latest additions to the men's and women's fields – each bringing an exciting blend of power and precision from across the globe. This latest round of athlete additions builds on the previously confirmed roster and further deepens the weightlifting field which is nearing full capacity. Enhanced expects to make additional athlete announcements in the coming weeks as athletes complete the company's medical review standards.
Power and Precision on Display on the Weightlifting Platform
The confirmations of Andica (
Andica, 38, has competed and won across the Western hemisphere including a Pan American Games Championships bronze medal, South American Games silver medal and an Ibero-American Championships silver medal finish.
Mendez, 32, has been a top lifter internationally for many years. The former Olympian is also a four-time World Champion, two time Pan American Games Champion and has also captured both silver and bronze medals at the Pan American Games as well.
Leidy Solis, 35 is an Olympic silver medalist, two-time World Champion, a three-time Pan American Games Champion, and also earned silver in the Central American and
Juan Solis, 26 is a Junior World Champion in the Clean & Jerk and has captured a silver medal in the Junior Worlds, as well as a bronze medal in the Pan American Games. Solis is also a Bolivarian Games Champion.
Usman, 35 is a three-time Olympian having earned a bronze medal competing for her native
"This group of championship caliber weightlifters known for both their explosive power and unmatched technical precision, make our inaugural weightlifting platform a can't miss showcase," said Rick Adams, Enhanced's Chief Sporting Officer. "Both the women's and men's events are going to deliver incredible moments and a strong run at world records."
About Enhanced Business Combination Agreement
On November 26, 2025 Enhanced Ltd ("Enhanced" or the "Company") announced it entered into a definitive business combination agreement with A Paradise Acquisition Corp. ("A Paradise") (NASDAQ: APAD), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), with the intent to bring its global sports business to the
About The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games will champion scientific innovation and integrity in elite sporting competition. Enhanced believes in an objective, evidence-based approach to competition, one that celebrates athletic excellence and unlocks athletes' full potential. The Enhanced Games is not only creating a sporting event that is thrilling for spectators but also a beacon for scientific transparency and athlete welfare. By putting athletes first, it gives them the opportunity to reach their full potential and be compensated accordingly, all while ensuring their safety through rigorous medical supervision and scientific oversight. The inaugural Enhanced Games will take place on May 24, 2026 and will be held at a purpose-built competition complex at Resorts World Las Vegas. The Games will offer unprecedented financial incentives to athletes.
About Enhanced Ltd
Enhanced, is an elite sports competition and performance products company committed to giving athletes and people alike access to products that optimize their health, performance and recovery. The Enhanced Performance Product line provides consumers access to products, and protocols that optimize health, longevity and vitality. As a premium brand, Enhanced aims to revolutionize and lead the Performance Medicine category.
For more information about mission of Enhanced please visit www.enhanced.com
Contacts
Chris Jones
Chief Communications Officer, Enhanced Games
Manny Cedeno
Berk Communications
EnhancedGames@berkcommunications.com
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