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.
| 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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| CHEBET, Sheila | 10/10/1997 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 25/08/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.08.24 | Doping |
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Tramadol | In competition test at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, Hyderabad, IND | |
| BARBI, Roberto | 25/03/1965 | ITA | Athlete | M | Road Running | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/07/2008 | 38 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.07.2008 | Doping |
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Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA |
| BARCHI, Christian | 04/03/1989 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 16/10/2022 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction | -- | Since 03.03.19 | Doping |
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Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA, & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility | |
| BASSANO, Francesco Antonello | 21/07/1972 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 18/03/2017 | 4 years ineligibility with 8 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | 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 | |
| BARCHI, Christian | 04/03/1989 | ITA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 03/03/2019 | 4 years and 2 months ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | Since 03.03.19 | Doping |
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Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Participation During Ineligibility | In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA | |
| KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot | 01/11/1983 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 07/12/2019 | 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 | |
| ZOZZOLI, Gilles | 10/11/1972 | FRA | Athlete | M | Fitness | 07/04/2018 | 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 | |
| TALAM, Purity Jerono | 18/10/1989 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 19/11/2017 | 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period | -- | Since 19.11.17 | Doping |
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Oxandrolone | In competition test, 'Fangchenggand Sportstown 2017 China-Asean International', Fangchenggand, CHN | |
| RATHI, Himanshu | 10/04/2006 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 11/10/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 11.10.25-20.11.25 | Doping |
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Mephentermine | In competition test, at 40th National Junior Athletics Championship 2025, Bhubaneshwar, IND | |
| SEKAR, Dhanalakshmi | 05/06/1998 | IND | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 27/07/2025 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 27.07.25-19.09.25 | Doping |
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Drostanolone | In competition test, at Indian Open Athletics Meetings, Sangrur, IND | |
| YADAV, Chhavi | 15/08/1992 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 14/05/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 14.05.24-04.07.24 | Doping |
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Drostanolone | In competition test, at 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, Bhubaneshwar, IND | |
| WELDEMICAEL, Kibrom | 01/02/1987 | ERI | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 05/05/2024 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.05.24 | Doping |
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EPO, furosemide | In competiton test, at Generali Genève Marathon, Geneva, SUI | |
| KIPCHIRCHIR, Evans | 04/05/2002 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/10/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 16.10.24-25.02.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| ANJUM, Naveed | 10/02/2002 | PAK | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 08/10/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.10.24 | Doping |
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Oxymetholone,Methasterone | In competition test, in PAK | |
| YADAV, Pooja | 05/01/2003 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/05/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 15.05.24-06.09.24 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, Bhubaneshwar, IND | |
| DE MIRANDA, Vitor Hugo | 11/12/1996 | BRA | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 13/03/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 13.03.25-15.04.25 | Doping |
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Metenolone | Out-of-competition test, in BRA | |
| 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 |
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Methyltestosterone, Methandriol, Metandienone | In competition test, at 10K San Fernando, Maldonado, URU | |
| SAHIBE, Asra | 19/07/1997 | PAK | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 05/09/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 05.09.23-01.11.23 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | Out-of-competition test, in PAK | |
| KOROS, Collins | 27/12/1990 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/12/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 10.12.22 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, in KEN | |
| ATAN, Asli | 31/03/2003 | TUR | Athlete | F | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 02/02/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 02.02.22-25.03.22 | Doping |
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Metenolone | In competition test at Turkish U20 Ind. Ch., Istanbul, TUR | |
| LANGAT, Charles Kipkkurui Amended sanction | 28/04/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/08/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.07.24 | Doping |
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Furosemide & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| ZA, Xiciren | 16/11/2002 | CHN | Athlete | M | 3000m SC | 18/01/2025 | 1 year ineligibility | -- | Since 18.01.25 | Doping |
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Hydrochlorothiazide | Out-of-competition test, in CHN | |
| SAMUEL, John Samuel | 18/05/1996 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 31/08/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 31.08.23 | Doping |
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Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| KONIARAKIS, Giorgos | 07/02/1999 | CYP | Athlete | M | Throws | 30/06/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 30.06.24 | Doping |
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19-norandrosterone, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone), 19-norandrosterone | In competiton test, at Cyprus Championships, Nicosia, CYP | |
| CHESANG, Sheila Jepkosgei | 17/07/1986 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 06/10/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 06.10.24 | Doping |
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Methylprednisolone | In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS |