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 March 2026. 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
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 Presence
Use
Furosemide & Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
KONGA, Roncer Kipkorir 16/12/1994 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 29/12/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 29.12.24-16.06.25 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in KEN
MWANGI, Hannah Wairimu 16/10/1998 KEN Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 25/02/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 25.02.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test, at 2nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, KEN
WACHIRA, Ibrahim Mukunga 12/12/1989 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/09/2022 6 years ineligibility -- Since 10.09.22 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone, tamoxifen In competiton test, at Tallinn Half Marathon, Tallinn, EST
KHAMIDOVA, Sitora 12/05/1989 UZB Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/11/2023 5 years ineligibility -- Since 11.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone, heptaminol, Octodrine (1,5-dimethylhexylamine) In competiton test, at Asian Half Marathon Championship, Dubai, UAE
KIMUTAI JEPTOO, Faith 11/10/1991 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 21/07/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 21.07.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
KORZEIE, Pezhman 20/03/1991 IRI Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/12/2022 3 years ineligibility -- Since 16.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at at National league, Teheran, IRI
CIANO, Juan Diego 02/12/1993 ARG Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 20/12/2020 3 years & 8 months ineligibility and 4 years added to original sanction -- Since 20.12.20 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol and 5bAdiol) & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility In competiton test, Argentinian Ch., Estadio Municipal Jorge Newbery, Rosario, ARG
ZA, Xiciren 16/11/2002 CHN Athlete M 3000m SC 18/01/2025 1 year ineligibility -- Since 18.01.25 Doping Presence
Use
Hydrochlorothiazide Out-of-competition test, in CHN
KOKOSHKO, Roman 16/08/1996 UKR Athlete M Shot Put Throws 29/10/2024 22 months ineligibility -- Since 29.10.24-20.12.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
TAFA, Shume 12/08/1992 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 26/03/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 26.03.23 Doping Presence
Use
5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4- dimethylpentylamine) In competiton test,at SCO Kunming International Marathon, Kunming, CHN
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
AL MARASHDA, Mubarak 12/07/1987 UAE Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) In competiton test, at Elite Running Cup Championship 2023, UAE
LU, Yajie 28/03/1975 CHN Athlete Support Personnel F 19/07/2024 Life Ban Lifetime ban Since 19.07.24 Doping Administration Administration
LIU, Bao 18/05/1980 CHN Athlete Support Personnel M Athlete Support Personnel -- 15 years ineligibility -- Doping Complicity Complicity Complicity
BARBI, Roberto 25/03/1965 ITA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 20/07/2008 38 years ineligibility -- Since 20.07.2008 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Ephedrine & EPO, Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mezza Maratona Mende, FRA
ZUBKOV, Artyom 14/04/1998 RUS Athlete M Long Jump Jumps 31/01/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 31.01.25 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SINGH, Banvir Amended sanction & ADRV 18/01/1989 IND Athlete M Discus Throws 24/05/2022 5 years ineligibility -- Since 24.05.22 Doping Presence
Whereabouts Failures
Metandienone & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months In competition test at Indian Grand Prix, Bhubaneshwar, IND
SYOMBUA, Everlyne 15/08/1995 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/02/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 12.06.22 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test,at Mt Kenya Mountain Running - February ICT, KEN
CHEROTICH, Daisy 30/05/1997 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/01/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 11.01.23 Doping Presence
Use
EPO Out-of-competition test in IND
UWAMBAJIMANA, Janette 16/07/1998 RWA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 10/12/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 10.12.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
KETEMA (MAMO), Wondwosen 29/09/1994 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 01/12/2019 12 years ineligibility -- Since 01.12.19 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Cathinone & Tampering In competition test, Baoan Intenational Marathon, Shenzhen, CHN
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
KOMAROV, German -- RUS Athlete M -- 8 years ineligibility -- Since 09.11.17 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion OOC, Sochi RUS
ZUBKOVA, Nadezhda 21/01/2005 RUS Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 31/01/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 31.01.25 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
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