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 April 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
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
Tampering
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 Presence
Use
Evasion
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 Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility 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 Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Tampering 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 Presence
Use
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 Use 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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Administration 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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
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 Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS In competition test, at San Silvestre de Beasain, ESP
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