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 March 2026. 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
ROTICH, Joan Nancy 24/12/1987 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/03/2019 4 years ineligibility with 4 years added to the original sanction -- Since 11.01.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility
ROZI. 04/10/2001 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Delhi, IND
RULI, Gjergj -- ALB Athlete M -- 5 years ineligibility 05/04/2028 Non-Doping Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation Breach of the Integrity Standards / Honesty/ Reporting/ Protect reputation
RUSSOM, Samuel 03/01/1991 SWE Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/05/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 10.05.25-16.06.25 Doping Presence
Use
Meldonium In competition test, SWE
S, Surendar 25/10/1999 IND Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 05/01/2024 4 years ineligibility -- Since 05.01.24 Doping Presence
Use
stanozolol, tamoxifen In competiton test, at All-India Inter University Athletics Competition 2023-24, Chennai, IND
SAAD, Atef 20/03/1988 TUN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/06/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 27.06.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) In competiton test, in TUN
SADILOVA, Natalya 11/05/1977 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/05/2019 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 12.05.19 Doping Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method & Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility In competition test, All Russian Trail Competitions, Ekaterinburg, RUS
SAHIBE, Asra 19/07/1997 PAK Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 05/09/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 05.09.23-01.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, in PAK
SAJEEV, Aswin 03/06/2000 IND Athlete M Shot Put Throws 17/07/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 17.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
clomifene In competiton test, at SDAT Tamil Nadu Athletics, Chennai, IND
SAMUEL, John Samuel 18/05/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 31/08/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 31.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
SAMYLOVA, Olga 04/01/1986 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 20/06/2012 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.06.12 Doping Use (LIMS evidence) Use (LIMS evidence)
SANGEETHA, Dlodla Sai 09/07/2006 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/03/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 18.03.24 Doping Presence
Use
stanozolol In competiton test, at 5th National Open 400m Competition, LNCPE, Trivandrum - U20 Events, IND
SANTELLI, Giuseppe 24/05/1961 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 12.03.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SANTORO, Dario 23/01/1990 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/10/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 02.10.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at V Re Manfredi Run, Manfredonia, ITA
SARKAR, Shipra 10/10/1995 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 06/02/2020 8 years ineligibility -- Since 06.02.20 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out of competition test, Kolkata, IND
SARUNI, Michael 18/06/1995 KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 25/06/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 25.06.22 Doping Presence
Use
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SAUNDERS, Raven 15/05/1996 USA Athlete F Shot Put Throws 26/12/2024 30 months ineligibility -- Since 26.12.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
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
SAWE, Mathew -- KEN Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/04/2022 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction -- Since 26.04.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide & Tampering In competiton test, at Kenyan Championships, Nairobi, KEN
SAYDAKHMEDOV, Javokhirbek 22/03/1997 UZB Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 23/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 23.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
methasterone Out-of-competition test, in UZB
SAZAK, Metin 04/02/1973 TUR Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 01/01/2015 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Doping Trafficking
Administration
Administration / Trafficking Administration, Trafficking
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
SEKAR, Dhanalakshmi 05/06/1998 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 27/07/2025 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 27.07.25-19.09.25 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone In competition test, at Indian Open Athletics Meetings, Sangrur, IND
SEKO, Edwin Kipkemoi 05/05/2001 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 21/05/2024 16 months ineligibility -- Since 21.05.24-11.08.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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