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.
| Name | Date of Birth | Nationality | Role | Sex | Discipline 1 | Discipline 2 | Infraction Date | Sanction | Ineligibile Until | Disqualification Period | Infraction Type | ADRV Rules | ||
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| CHESANG, Esther | 26/10/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/02/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 10/05/2026 | Since 20.02.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at National Cross Country Championships, Kajiado, KEN | |
| KINYANJUI, Daniel | 15/01/2005 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/09/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | 10/02/2030 | Since 21.09.24-11.02.25 | Doping |
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Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) & Athlete Biological Passport | Out-of-competition test, in KEN & Athlete Biological Passport | |
| KARANJA, James Gikunga | 10/07/1997 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/09/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 24/01/2028 | Since 10.09.23 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Scenic Half Marathon, Krabi, THA | |
| KIPYOKEI, Diana Chemtai | 05/05/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2021 | 6 years ineligibility | 26/06/2028 | Since 11.10.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competiton test, at B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, USA | |
| QIAN, Dingbin | 12/10/1993 | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/04/2021 | 5 years ineligibility | 02/06/2026 | Since 11.04.21 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol), Evasion | In competition test, 2021 Wuxi marathon, Wuxi, CHN | |
| MITCHELL, Manteo | 06/07/1987 | USA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | -- | Public Warning | -- | Doping |
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Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | ||
| EL GHOUZ, Anouar | -- | MAR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/02/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 08/09/2029 | Since 08.02.25-09.09.25 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| B, Ajay Rajesh | 15/03/2005 | IND | Athlete | M | Jumps | 27/04/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 03/07/2027 | Since 27.04.24 | Doping |
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methyltestosterone | Out-of-competition test, in Karnataka, IND | |
| Kamau, Charles Karanja | 05/08/1997 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 21/05/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/07/2027 | Since 21.05.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol5, βAdiol) | In competiton test, at Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Yokohama, JPN | |
| GONZALES ROMERO, GUADALUPE Maria | 09/01/1989 | MEX | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 28/03/2019 | 4 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 15/11/2026 | Since 15.02.22 | Doping |
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Tampering | Tampering | |
| KIPCHUMBA KEMBOI, Emmanuel | 01/10/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/10/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 06/04/2027 | Since 06.10.24 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at EDP Lisbon Marathon, Lisboa - Elite Event, POR | |
| KOTULSKAYA, Yelena | 08/08/1988 | RUS | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 14/06/2013 | 4 years ineligibility | 06/11/2029 | Since 14.06.13-07.11.25 | Doping |
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LIMS (evidence) | LIMS (evidence) | |
| CHEPNGETICH, Ruth | 08/08/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/03/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 18/04/2028 | Since 14.03.25-19.04.25 | Doping |
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Hydrochlorothiazide | Out-of-competition test, in Ngong, KEN | |
| MARU, Peter | 03/04/2003 | UGA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/03/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 26/03/2027 | Since 19.03.23 | Doping |
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trimetazidine | In competiton test, at Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille, FRA | |
| YASEEN, Banw Taha | 17/09/2001 | IRQ | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 03/03/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 07/05/2027 | Since 03.03.23-08.05.23 | Doping |
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Oxandrolone | In competition test, in IRQ | |
| ALBERTI, Andrea | 09/02/1972 | ITA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/06/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 10/07/2027 | Since 12.06.24 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Etiocholanolone Androsterone Testosterone, 5aAdiol and 5bAdiol) | In competiton test, at Castel Fiorentino, ITA | |
| SUN, Qinghe | -- | CHN | Athlete Support Personnel | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 09/05/2017 | Lifetime ban as from 23/10/17 | Lifetime ban | Doping |
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Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method | Administration of a prohibited substance | ||
| CHEPNGENO, Joyline | 02/04/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/08/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 07/09/2027 | Since 09.08.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Sierre-Zinal Golden Trail World Series, Sierre, SWI | |
| ASHIQ, Rabia | 15/04/1992 | PAK | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 19/07/2026 | Since 26.05.23 | Doping |
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Stanozolol, Metandienone, Boldenone | Out-of-competition test in PAK | |
| NZAMANI, Ditiro | 29/01/2000 | BOT | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 17/02/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 16/02/2027 | Since 17.02.24-05.07.24 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competition test, in BOT | |
| KIPCHIRCHIR KIPLAGAT, Stephen | 20/07/1990 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/12/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 17/04/2027 | Since 18.12.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdio)l 5βAdiol | In competiton test, in KEN | |
| KUMAR, R. Praveen | 17/03/1995 | IND | Athlete | M | 10/08/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/09/2027 | Since 10.08.24 | Doping |
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stanozolol | In competiton test, at 89th All India Railway Athletics Championship, Raebareli, IND | ||
| DABAS, Ayush | 28/09/1999 | IND | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 30/11/2022 | 3 years and 4 months ineligibility | 19/05/2026 | Since 30.11.22 | Doping |
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GW1516 | Out-of-competition test in IND | |
| KOSGEI, Vivian | 22/12/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 27/01/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 21/04/2028 | Since 27.01.24 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine | In competition test at 3rd AK Track And Field Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN | |
| AL GHAM, Abdelkader | 02/08/1994 | MAR | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 31/12/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 18/02/2028 | Since 31.12.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS | In competition test, at San Silvestre de Beasain, ESP |