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 October 2025. 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
TELLO ZUNIGA, John 04/05/1986 COL Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 30/07/2023 3 years ineligibility 24/08/2026 Since 30.07.23 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Media Maratona de Bogotá, Bogotá, COL
VERKHOVYKH, Rudolf 03/09/1998 RUS Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 25/09/2023 4 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 08/01/2028 Since 25.09.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
TUITOEK, Dorcas Jepchirchir 31/01/1998 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/07/2024 3 years ineligibility 29/08/2027 Since 25.07.24 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
SHEKHODANOVA, Natalya 29/12/1971 RUS Athlete F 100m Hurdles Sprints (400m or less) 22/02/2004 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban - Doping Presence
Use 		Stanozolol In competition test, IAAF Indoor Athena, Athens, GRE
HORN, Carina 09/03/1989 RSA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/06/2022 2nd ADRV 6 years ineligibility 12/03/2029 Since 18.06.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Clenbuterol In competition test, at VI Ordizia Grand Prix, Ordizia, ESP
KIBIWOTT, Kelvin 02/06/2000 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 23/08/2023 4 years ineligibility 20/11/2028 Since 23.08.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
CHELANGAT, Silvia 07/11/2005 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 14/10/2023 4 years ineligibility 23/12/2027 Since 14.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		19-norandrosterone & Hydrochlorothiazide In competition test, at 1st AK Cross Country Weekend Meeting, Machakos, KEN
SAMUEL, John Samuel 18/05/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 31/08/2023 4 years ineligibility 03/03/2028 Since 31.08.23 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KIMUTAI, Alice Jepkemboi 07/09/1992 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 20/09/2022 3 years ineligibility 15/11/2025 Since 20.09.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol & 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in Kaptagat, KEN
GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) 06/04/1992 FRA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/10/2023 2 years ineligibility 25/07/2026 Since 08.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at Munich Marathon, Munich, GER
V. Neha 07/04/2004 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 31/10/2023 4 years ineligibility 05/12/2027 Since 31.10.23 Doping Presence
Use 		stanozolol In competiton test, at 37th National Games Goa 2023, Goa, IND
OBRUCHKOVA, Zinayida 26/11/1989 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 27/10/2024 5 years ineligibility 20/11/2029 Since 27.10.24 Doping Presence
Use 		meldonium & trimetazidine In competiton test, in The Russian Mountain Running Championship, RUS
KUMAR M., Sathish 12/07/2001 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/10/2024 3 years ineligibility 25/11/2027 Since 12.10.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Mephentermine In competition test, at CM Trophy 2024 Championships, Chennai, IND
STROKOVA, Yekaterina 17/12/1989 RUS Athlete F Discus Throws 20/06/2012 4 years ineligibility 10/01/2027 Since 20.06.12-11.01.23 Doping Use (LIMS evidence) (LIMS evidence)
PRATYUSHA, Chelimi 07/01/2023 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 02/12/2024 3 years ineligibility 05/02/2028 Since 02.12.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
PANKAJ, Pankaj 26/08/1998 IND Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 05/07/2024 3 years ineligibility 29/08/2027 Since 05.07.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
HAJJI (Ajjy), Mohamed 01/01/1979 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 14/08/2022 4 years ineligibility 07/09/2026 Since 14.08.22 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, 51 Miglianico Tour, Miglianico, ITA
TAFA, Shume 12/08/1992 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 26/03/2023 4 years ineligibility 24/05/2027 Since 26.03.23 Doping Presence
Use 		5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4- dimethylpentylamine) In competiton test,at SCO Kunming International Marathon, Kunming, CHN
DUMBRAVEAN, Corina 15/04/1984 ROU Athlete F 18/05/2010 Lifetime ban as from 03/06/2010 Lifetime ban Since 18.05.10 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection Refusal to submit to doping control_x000D_ _x000D_ Tampering/attempted tampering with doping control
DEVI, Shakuntala 01/01/2004 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 3 years ineligibility 05/02/2027 Since 30.12.2023 Doping Presence
Use 		19-norandrosterone In competiton test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023, Delhi, IND
YETIS, Riza -- TUR Athlete M 01/11/2014 Lifetime ban from 27/11/2014 Lifetime ban - Doping Trafficking
Administration 		Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method // Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibted Substance or Prohibited Method Administration of a prohibited substance Trafficking
HACHLAF, Halima 06/09/1988 MAR Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 17/01/2021 6 years ineligibility 08/04/2027 Since 17.01.21 Doping Presence
Use 		Methylprednisolone In competition test, 4eme Meeting Federal, Rabat, MAR
KAJLA, Mishthi 18/08/2005 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/03/2023 2 years ineligibility 13/05/2026 Since 18.03.23 Doping Presence
Use 		5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine) & Ephedrine In competition test, at 5th National Open 400m Competition, LNCPE, Trivandrum - U20 Events, IND
SINGHAL, Paras 18/12/2005 IND Athlete M 3000m SC 25/01/2024 3 years ineligibility 08/08/2027 Sincand or1.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion,Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion,Refusal and or Failure to Submit
GRITSAY, Yekaterina 03/01/2000 KAZ Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/09/2022 3 years ineligibility 25/10/2025 Since 25.09.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Oxandrolone In competiton test, at Almaty 10K, KAZ
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