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.
Complete list of sanctions for Doping and Non-Doping Violations*
*The list of currently suspended persons was last updated on 1 July 2026. Please note that it is intended for information only and should not be relied upon from a legal perspective.
| 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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| WODAJ ETAFERAHU, Temesgen | 09/11/1977 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2008 | 12 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.10.19 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol & 5bAdiol), EPO & Tampering (2nd ADRV) | In competition test, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto, CAN; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering | |
| CHEBET, Sheila | 31/10/1990 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/07/2013 | 5 years ineligibility | 06/11/2029 | Since 25.08.24 | Doping |
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Tramadol | In competition test at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, Hyderabad, IND | |
| LIMO, Brian | 18/08/2001 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 04/12/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 05/03/2027 | Since 05.04.25-25.11.25 | Doping |
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Salbutamol & Tampering | In competition test, at Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen, NOR & Tampering | |
| NYABOKE (NYANAMBA), Vane | 15/04/1992 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/05/2023 | 7 years & 4 months ineligibility | 19/07/2026 | Since 29.08.21 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Tampering | In competition test, P&O Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Larne - Elite Event, GBR | |
| LEMPUS, Betty Wilson | 01/01/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/08/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 25/12/2027 | Since 05.09.21 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering | In competition test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA | |
| CHERONO, Lawrence | 12/08/2000 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/08/2025 | 7 years ineligibility | 21/09/2028 | Since 23.05.22 | Doping |
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Trimetazidine & Tampering | Out-of-competition test in KEN | |
| ROBERTSON, Zane | -- | NZL | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | -- | 8 years ineligibility | 25/01/2027 | Since 22.05.22 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO), Tampering | In competition test, at UKA - 2022 Great Manchester Run, GBR | |
| AJAYI, Yinka | 10/11/1997 | NGR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 24/01/2026 | 4 years ineligibility and 4 years added to the original sanction | 24/02/2029 | Since 23.12.21 | Doping |
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Metenolone & Tampering | Out-of-competition test, in Iowa, USA | |
| POE, Seipati | 14/06/1991 | RSA | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/09/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 13/10/2026 | Since 25.09.22 | Doping |
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Stanozolol, 19-norandrosterone & Violation of Prohibition of Participation during Provisional Suspension | In competition test, at 2022 Elliot Madeira Marathon, Mthatha, RSA | |
| KUMAR, Harendra | 02/05/1998 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 30/10/2022 | 8 years ineligibility | 02/07/2028 | Since 11.06.22-03.08.22 | Doping |
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Darbepoetin (dEPO) & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, at National Inter State Senior Athletics Ch., Chennai, IND & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| BARCHI, Christian | 11/11/2008 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/07/2025 | 16 years 7 months inelgibility (5th ADRV) | 08/09/2028 | Since 03.03.19 | Doping |
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Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility & Acts To Discourage Or Retaliate | In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility & Acts To Discourage Or Retaliate | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| BARBI, Roberto | 28/06/1984 | ITA | Athlete | M | Road Running | Long Distance (3000m+) | 02/07/2025 | 38 years ineligibility | 31/12/1899 | Since 20.07.2008 | Doping |
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Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA |
| ZOZZOLI, Gilles | 09/01/1990 | FRA | Athlete | M | Fitness | 14/08/2013 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | Since 07.04.18 | Doping |
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Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility  | In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA | |
| BASSANO, Francesco Antonello | 16/12/2004 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/10/2024 | 4 years ineligibility with 8 years ineligibility added to the original period | 07/04/2029 | From 18.03.17 | Doping |
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Norandrosterone, Exogenous Steroids, EPO and Participation during ineligibility | In competition test, Maratona La 6 ore Della Reggia, Caserta, ITA | |
| KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot | 25/10/1999 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/01/2024 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since 07.12.19 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Mini Marathon de Yaoundé, Yaoundé, CMR | |
| MANYIKA, Bafana | 17/02/1998 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/07/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 09/10/2026 | Since 15.07.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone nandrolone (19- nortestosterone) Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility |
In competition test, in RSA | |
| SARKAR, Shipra | 17/12/1998 | IND | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 29/03/2023 | 8 years ineligibility | 20/04/2027 | Since 06.02.20 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out of competition test, Kolkata, IND | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| SINGH, Banvir | 23/09/1987 | IND | Athlete | M | Discus | Throws | 26/05/2023 | 7 years ineligibility | 24/08/2027 | Since 24.05.22-23.12.24 | Doping |
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Metandienone & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | In competition test at Indian Grand Prix, Bhubaneshwar, IND & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | Amended sanction & ADRV |
| BRACY-WILLIAMS, Marvin | 26/02/2005 | USA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 07/03/2024 | 3 years and 9 months ineligibility | 11/06/2028 | Since 01.06.23-05.02.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | Out-of-competition test, in USA & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | |
| KHAN, Parvej | 17/03/1995 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 10/08/2024 | 6 years ineligibility | 05/09/2027 | Since 27.06.24-28.08.24 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | In competition test, at Indian Championships, Panchkula, IND & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | |
| AKSOZ, Abdulbaki | 05/02/2003 | TUR | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/10/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/02/2030 | Since 14.01.25 | Doping |
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Boldenone | Out-of-competition test, in TUR | |
| ALFONZO, Carlos Manuel | 12/04/1994 | DOM | Athlete | M | Long Jump | Jumps | 08/03/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 30/06/2026 | Since 10.04.25-23.04.25 | Doping |
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Boldenone | In competition test, in DOM |
| AL-MOKHTAR, Jarrah | 18/07/1995 | KUW | Athlete | M | Throws | 07/12/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 12/05/2029 | Since 16.04.25-06.07.25 | Doping |
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Clenbuterol | In competition test, in KUW | |
| ALSHARAHILI, AbdulRahman | 01/01/1986 | KSA | Athlete | M | Jumps | 12/06/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 10/08/2026 | Since 26.05.23 | Doping |
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Metandienone | In competition test, at Athletics Federation Championships for Premier Club in Long Jump event, Qateef, KSA |
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| ABDELWAHED, Ahmed | 11/07/2004 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/02/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 29/09/2027 | Since 16.08.22 | Doping |
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Meldonium | In competition test at European Athletics Championships, Munch, GER |