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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNO, Federico | 28/06/1998 | ARG | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/07/2023 | 6 years ineligibility | 05/08/2028 | Since 12.10.22 | Doping |
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EPO | Out-of-competition test, in ARG & In competition test, at South American Games, Asunción, PAR | Amended sanction & ADRV | |
| GEMECHU, Tsehay | 27/07/1993 | ETH | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/04/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 10/06/2028 | Since 22.03.20 | Doping |
|
Use | Use | |
| KOTULSKAYA, Yelena | 17/12/1993 | RUS | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 28/04/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 20/05/2027 | Since 14.06.13-07.11.25 | Doping |
|
LIMS (evidence) | LIMS (evidence) | |
| CHERUTO, Isgah | 20/12/2002 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/02/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 17/04/2027 | Since 08.01.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, in Rift Valley, KEN | |
| CHELANGAT, Silvia | 13/04/2003 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/07/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/08/2027 | Since 14.10.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone & Hydrochlorothiazide | In competition test, at 1st AK Cross Country Weekend Meeting, Machakos, KEN | |
| BEBY, Beby | 12/12/1997 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/08/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 09/10/2030 | Since 28.03.25-18.06.25 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, at Indian Grand Prix, Bangalore, IND | |
| BEKH-ROMANCHUK, Maryna | 18/05/1986 | UKR | Athlete | F | Jumps | 15/06/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 30/07/2028 | Since 07.12.24-13.05.25 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in UKR | |
| OLE, Jackson | 12/03/1993 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 11/06/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 16/08/2026 | Since 22.02.26-24.04.26 | Doping |
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Prednisolone, Prednisone & 19-norandrosterone | In competition test, at Pretoria Marathon, Pretoria, RSA | |
| WANG, Jiaang | -- | CHN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 26/07/2021 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 24.03.24 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at 2024 Jiujiang Marathon, CHN | |
| KOLESNYKOVA, Vladyslava | 01/05/2005 | UKR | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 14/05/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/07/2027 | Since 08.07.23 | Doping |
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Meldonium | In competition test, in UKR | |
| DIAZ, Elmer | 20/01/1993 | COL | Athlete | M | Combined Events | 26/04/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | 31/07/2028 | Since 21.11.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, in COL | |
| CHERUIYOT, Lydia Cheptarus | 17/02/1998 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/10/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 06/02/2028 | Since 28.09.25-31.10.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Wecasablanca International Challenge, Casablanca, MAR | |
| YAQOOB, Salem Eid | 02/02/1967 | BRN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 09/08/2009 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 23.07.23 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competition test, in BRN | |
| BETTICHE, Amina | 08/04/2003 | ALG | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/11/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 01/02/2027 | Since 28.01.24-13.05.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| BEZEDE, Dimitriana | 16/07/2004 | MDA | Athlete | F | Throws | 30/01/2025 | 12 months ineligibility | 09/03/2028 | Since 08.03.25-01.07.25 | Doping |
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Letrozole | In competition test, at European Indoor Championships, Apeldoorn, NED | |
| LIGTHELM, Dirk | 19/08/2005 | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/02/2027 | Since 01.05.23 | Doping |
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Prednisone, Testosterone after IRMS | In competition test, in RSA | |
| KARIMI, Lucy | 05/07/1997 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 09/08/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 25/12/2027 | Since 21.04.24 | Doping |
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EPO | In competition test, at Huai'an Marathon, Huai'an, CHN | |
| KUMAR, Jainu | 30/12/1997 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 19/05/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 30/06/2027 | Since 12.01.25 | Doping |
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Darbepoetin (dEPO) | In competition test at Absa Run Your City, Gqeberha 10km, Gqeberha, RSA | |
| DEVI, Shakuntala | 13/09/1994 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/04/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/07/2029 | Since 30.12.2023 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competition test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023, Delhi, IND | |
| DABAS, Ayush | 15/05/1996 | IND | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 26/12/2024 | 3 years and 4 months ineligibility | 25/06/2027 | Since 30.11.22 | Doping |
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GW1516 | Out-of-competition test in IND | |
| CHEPKOECH, Josephine | 30/04/2000 | KEN | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 01/10/2023 | 7 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | 10/04/2031 | Since 18.02.24 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS ( 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | In competition test, in Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Sevilla, ESP | |
| KIPRUTO, Rhonex | 19/07/1979 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/06/2023 | 5 years ineligibility | 31/08/2027 | Since 02.09.18-11.05.23 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport | |
| BOCKARIE, Solomon | 18/08/1989 | NED | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 26/09/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 01/10/2033 | Since 02.07.22 | Doping |
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GHRP-2 (pralmorelin) | Out-of-competition test, in Zwolle, NED | |
| OZSOY, Fikret | 14/08/1994 | TUR | Athlete | M | Athlete Support Personnel | 24/07/2023 | Lifetime ban | 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 | ||
| KIPCHIRCHIR KIPLAGAT, Stephen | 05/08/2003 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 22/10/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 03/01/2027 | Since 18.12.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdio)l 5βAdiol | In competition test, in KEN |