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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| NOORMBLAKAL SAMUVEL, Simi | 20/08/2005 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 03/06/2022 | 3 years ineligibility | 17/07/2026 | Since 28.06.24 | Doping |
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methyltestosterone | In competition test, at 63rd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship 2024, Panchkula, IND | |
| 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 | |
| SUNDARARAJ, Neelambarai | -- | IND | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | -- | 3 years ineligibility | 05/04/2028 | Since 30.05.24 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test at, Indian Grand Prix -2, Chennai, IND | |
| KUALI, Duke | 23/04/1969 | RSA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 20/07/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 30/07/2026 | Since 20.05.23 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) |
In competition test, 3 at AGN Open & International Track & Field Competition - League 7, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria, RSA |
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| KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen | 12/07/1987 | ETH | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 12 years ineligibility | 22/02/2027 | Since 01.12.19 | Doping |
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Cathinone & Tampering | In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN | |
| KIPKEMOI, Kevin Nash | 02/08/2004 | KEN | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 01/05/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/06/2026 | Since 02.11.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KIPROP KIPYEGO, Reuben | 28/10/1989 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/12/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | 21/08/2027 | Since 12.03.24 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months | |
| CHEPNGENO, Joyline | 20/08/1993 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/05/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | 22/05/2028 | Since 09.08.25 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Sierre-Zinal Golden Trail World Series, Sierre, SWI | |
| MERINGOR, Delvine Relin | 08/06/2001 | ROU | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 13/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 12/09/2026 | Since 07.10.22 | Doping |
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Athlete Biological Passport | Athlete Biological Passport | |
| BELMER, Hamza | 21/09/1999 | MAR | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 12/12/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | 23/03/2028 | Since 04.06.22 | Doping |
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Darbepoetin (dEPO) | In competition test, at Meeting national Troyes-Aube, Troyes, FRA | |
| RENJU, Keneth Kiprop | 17/12/1989 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/06/2012 | 5 years ineligibility | 10/01/2027 | Since 20.03.22 | Doping |
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Methasterone | In competition test, Prague Half Marathon, Prague, CZE | |
| LOBYNYA,Aleksandr | 31/05/1984 | RUS | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 20/06/2012 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/06/2026 | Since 20.06.12 | Doping |
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(LIMS evidence) | (LIMS evidence) |
| MWASYA, Jarinter Mawia | 15/08/1995 | KEN | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 26/02/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | 11/06/2026 | Since 26.11.22 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) & Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol,5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) |
Out-of-competition test in KEN | |
| OUGRA, Abderrahim | 04/05/1986 | ESP | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 30/07/2023 | 3 years ineligibility | 24/08/2026 | Since 21.01.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | |
| HAPPIO, Wilfried | 07/11/2005 | FRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 14/10/2023 | 18 months ineligibility | 23/12/2027 | Since 17.10.24-30.01.25 | Doping |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | |
| WELDEMICAEL, Kibrom | 06/09/1978 | ERI | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/09/2007 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.05.24 | Doping |
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EPO, furosemide | In competition test, at Generali Genève Marathon, Geneva, SUI | |
| 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 | |
| BHAVISHYA, . | 04/06/2004 | IND | Athlete | M | 3000m SC | 12/01/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | 09/03/2030 | Since 12.01.25-10.03.25 | Doping |
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Mephentermine, Darbepoetin (dEPO) | In competition test, at 59th National Cross Country Championships, Meerut, IND | |
| TCHERNOVA, Lada | 12/05/1989 | RUS | Athlete | F | Javelin | Throws | 11/11/2023 | Lifetime ban as from 12.03.12 | Lifetime ban | Since and including that of 29.02.12 | Doping |
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Bromantan | In competition test, Russian Cup, Adler, RUS |
| KOSGEI, Japheth | 23/09/1972 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 23/03/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | 24/04/2027 | Since 05.11.23 | Doping |
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triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Athlétisme / Course de fond - Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes NICE - CANNES | |
| ILYINA, Anna | 18/12/2005 | RUS | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/01/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 08/08/2027 | Since 24.07.23 | Doping |
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erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at All-Russian Athletics cross country competitions, Suzdal, RUS |
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| DURSUN HATIPOGLU, Oznur | 26/12/2004 | TUR | Athlete | F | Athlete Support Personnel | 27/06/2024 | Lifetime ban as from 26/03/2014 | 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 | ||
| MACHARIA, Esther | -- | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 30/12/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | 16/01/2028 | Since 04.12.22 | Doping |
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Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol) | In competition test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore, SGP | |
| HOOKER, Michael | 07/01/2003 | USA | Athlete | M | Shot Put | Throws | 02/12/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | 05/02/2028 | Since 17.07.25-22.08.25 | Doping |
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Mesterolone | In competition test, at USA Track & Field Masters Outdoor Championships, Huntsville, USA |
| RANI, Pooja | -- | IND | Athlete | F | Long Jump | Jumps | -- | 3 years ineligibility | 08/12/2026 | Since 13.05.24 | Doping |
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Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit | Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit |