Global List of Ineligible Persons

The Athletics Integrity Unit has jurisdiction over International-Level Athletes and their Athlete Support Persons, World Athletics Officials and Member Federation Officials (limited to their dealings with World Athletics). On this page we publish a consolidated list of all persons serving a period of ineligibility in Athletics. This includes persons serving a period of ineligibility as a result of national level cases and decisions.

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*The list of currently suspended persons was last updated on 1 December 2025. Please note that it is intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.

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Name Date of Birth Nationality Role Sex Discipline 1 Discipline 2 Infraction Date Sanction Ineligibile Until Disqualification Period Infraction Type ADRV Rules ADRV Notes Description
SAVINA, Kseniya 04/06/1989 RUS Athlete F 800m Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/05/2018 12 years ineligibility -- Since 06.05.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Complicity 		EPO, Tampering & Complicity (2nd ADRV) Out-of-competition test, Ifrane, MAR; Tampering & Complicity
SCHERF, Lindsey 18/09/1986 USA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/12/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 26.12.21 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, USA
SCHNEIDERS, Paula -- GER Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) -- 3 years ineligibility -- Since 21.12.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion,Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion,Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SELETSKAYA, Anastasiya 01/11/1992 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 23/02/2013 2 years ineligibility -- Since 23.02.13-22.02.25 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
SERDYUK, Olena 14/11/1981 UKR Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/07/2018 8 years ineligibility -- Since 19.07.18 Doping Presence
Use 		Testosterone, androsterone, etiocholanone, 5aAdiole & 5bAdiol In competition test, “National championships”, Lutsk, UKR
SHARMA, Reena -- IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 09.06.22 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Khelo India Youth Games 2021", Panchkula, IND
SHEKHODANOVA, Natalya 29/12/1971 RUS Athlete F 100m Hurdles Sprints (400m or less) 22/02/2004 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban - Doping Presence
Use 		Stanozolol In competition test, IAAF Indoor Athena, Athens, GRE
SHI, Liying 02/09/1997 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/09/2019 5 years ineligibility -- Since 19.09.19 Doping Manipulation Manipulation
SINGH, Anshika 01/01/2006 IND Athlete F Hammer Throws 08/12/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 08.12.24-30.12.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Metenolone In competition test, at Indian U20 Championships, Bhubaneshwar, IND
SOLIYEVA, Farida 08/06/2001 UZB Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 13/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 13.07.23 Doping Presence
Use 		meldonium In competiton test, at Asian Athletics Championships, Bangkok, THA
SOLOVYOVA, Yevgeniya 28/06/1986 RUS Athlete F Combined Events 12/10/2012 3 years and 6 months ineligibility -- Since 12.10.12-21.02.13 Doping Use (LIMS evidence) (LIMS evidence)
SONUNE, Poonam Dinkar 04/04/2000 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/03/2025 4 years ineligibility -- Since 28.03.25 Doping Presence
Use 		Erythropoietin (EPO) In competition test, at Indian Grand Prix, Bangalore, IND
STROKOVA, Yekaterina 17/12/1989 RUS Athlete F Discus Throws 20/06/2012 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.06.12-11.01.23 Doping Use (LIMS evidence) (LIMS evidence)
SU, Xueting 24/03/1997 CHN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/11/2017 8 years ineligibility -- Since 19.11.17 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evading sample collection In competition test, Juijiang International Half-Marathon , Juijiang, CHN
Sudarušhkina, Victoriya 02/09/1990 RUS Athlete F Shot Put Throws 28/02/2013 4 years ineligibility -- Since 28.02.13 Doping Use (McLaren & LIMS evidence) (McLaren & LIMS evidence)
SUMGONG, Jemima Jelagat 21/12/1984 KEN Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 28/02/2017 8 years ineligibility -- Since 28.02.17 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering 		EPO; Tampering (production of forged medical document in the context of her disciplinary proceedings) Out-of-competition test, Kapsabet, KEN
SUMMY, . 21/05/2003 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/08/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 26.08.24-14.10.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Clomifene Out-of-competition test, in IND
SUNDARARAJ, Neelambarai 22/10/1999 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 30/05/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.05.24 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test at, Indian Grand Prix -2, Chennai, IND
SUNITA. 31/03/1998 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 31/08/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 31.08.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Erythropoietin (EPO) & 19-norandrosterone In competition test, at 63rd National Open Athletics Championships 2024, Karnataka, IND
SYOMBUA, Everlyne 15/08/1995 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/02/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 12.06.22 Doping Presence
Use 		19-norandrosterone In competiton test,at Mt Kenya Mountain Running - February ICT, KEN
T.P., Aasa 01/02/1987 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 25.02.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol and/or 5bAdiol) In competition test, at New Delhi National Marathon 2024, New Delhi, IND
TALAM, Purity Jerono 18/10/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 19/11/2017 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 19.11.17 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility 		Oxandrolone In competition test, 'Fangchenggand Sportstown 2017 China-Asean International', Fangchenggand, CHN
TCHERNOVA, Lada 01/01/1970 RUS Athlete F Javelin Throws 29/02/2012 Lifetime ban as from 12.03.12 Lifetime ban Since and including that of 29.02.12 Doping Presence
Use 		Bromantan In competition test, Russian Cup, Adler, RUS
TEKAM, Varsha 10/04/2000 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 15/12/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 15.12.24-20.05.25 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion,Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion,Refusal and or Failure to Submit
TERESHKOVA (TSYKUNOVA), Olga 26/10/1984 KAZ Athlete F 400m Sprints (400m or less) 19/03/2014 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 19.03.14 Doping Presence
Use 		Methyltestosterone Out-of-competition test, Bostyri, KGZ
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