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 November 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
KEVATE, Reshma 11/10/1998 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 25/02/2024 4 years ineligibility -- Since 25.02.24-21.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO) & methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) In competition test, at Khelo India University Games, Guwahati, IND & Out-of-competition test, in IND
HAKIZIMANA, John 26/10/1996 RWA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/08/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 27.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Nemzeti Atlétikai Központ, Budapest, HUN
ZHANG, Baihui 23/11/1995 CHN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/11/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, in CHN
SADILOVA, Natalya 11/05/1977 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/05/2019 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 12.05.19 Doping Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method & Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility In competition test, All Russian Trail Competitions, Ekaterinburg, RUS
JEPCHIRCHIR, Sophy 15/11/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 07/04/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 07.04.24 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Milano Marathon, Milano, ITA
WONDEMAGEGN, Zerfe 26/02/2002 ETH Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 22/08/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 22.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol), Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone ) In competiton test, in HUN
SIBIYA, Nkosinathi 02/01/1994 RSA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 19/04/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 19.04.24 Doping Presence
Use
tramadol In competiton test, at South African Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg, RSA
MANDEFIRO, Firegenet Ayalew 05/04/1993 ETH Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 26/08/2018 8 years ineligibility -- Since 26.08.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
EPO, Tampering (2nd ADRV) In competition test, 21k Ciudad de Guatemala , Guatemala, GTM; Art 2.5 ADR - Tampering
EMELYANOV, Stanislav 23/10/1990 RUS Athlete M 20km Walk Long Distance (3000m+) 11/10/2015 Lifetime ban as from 15.12.17 (3rd ADRV) Lifetime ban - Doping Use Athlete Biological Passport Athlete Biological Passport Case
CHEMEITOI, Alfred Biwott 09/09/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/11/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 12.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-noretiocholanolone, 19-norandrosterone, trimetazidine In competiton test, in Yunfu, CHN
YADAV, Adesh 03/02/1999 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/09/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 27.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO) In competition test, Indian U23 Ch., JLN Stadium, New Delhi, IND
CHELANGAT, Betty 07/03/2003 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/07/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 08.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
methasterone In competiton test, at Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
GELAOUZOS, Konstantinos 21/11/1990 GRE Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 20/10/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.10.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) Out-of-competition test in ITA
WELDU, Nazret 01/01/1990 ERI Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 22/05/2024 20 months ineligibility -- Since 22.05.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
ZAMORA, Ernesto Andres 13/04/1983 URU Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 06/01/2024 4 years ineligibility -- Since 06.01.24-20.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
Methyltestosterone, Methandriol, Metandienone In competition test, at 10K San Fernando, Maldonado, URU
BIKUZINA, Viktoriya 31/10/2005 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 08/07/2024 18 months ineligibility -- Since 08.07.24 Doping Presence
Use
Canrenone In competiton test, in RUS
BENFARES, Sara 27/05/2001 GER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/09/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 30.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
SARMS enobosarm (ostarine), erythropoietin (EPO), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) Out-of-competition test, in GER
SAMUEL, John Samuel 18/05/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 31/08/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 31.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
EKIRU, Titus 02/01/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/05/2021 10 years ineligibility -- Since 16.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy,
DRASHTIBEN, Pravinbhai Chaudhari 16/08/2003 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 01/11/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 01.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
darbepoetin (dEPO) In competiton test, in 37th National Games, Goa, IND
KUMAR PATEL, Ranjeet 17/12/1993 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 28/04/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 28.04.24 Doping Presence
Use
darbepoetin (dEPO) In competiton test, at Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru, IND
RIONORIPO, Purity Cherotich 10/06/1993 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/05/2022 5 years ineligibility -- Since 30.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Furosemide, Tampering Out-of-competition test, in Eldoret, KEN
Katir, Mohamed 17/02/1998 ESP Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 10.10.23 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
SINGHAL, Paras 18/12/2005 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 25/01/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 25.01.24 Doping Evasion Refusal And Or Failure To Submit Evasion Refusal And Or Failure To Submit
KIPKOECH, Paskalia Chepkorir 22/12/1988 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 29/10/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 29.10.23 Doping Presence
Use
deflazacort In competiton test, in KEN
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