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 April 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
SUMGONG, Jemima Jelagat 21/12/1984 KEN Athlete F Marathon Long Distance (3000m+) 28/02/2017 8 years ineligibility 16/01/2027 Since 28.02.17 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
EPO; Tampering (production of forged medical document in the context of her disciplinary proceedings) Out-of-competition test, Kapsabet, KEN
NALYANYA, Eglay Nafuna 28/05/1996 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 01/02/2022 8 years ineligibility 17/03/2030 Since 01.02.22 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Norandrosterone , Tampering In competiton test, Nationales Breuninger Hallenmeeting, Erfurt, GER
LEHATA, Mosito 08/04/1989 LES Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 27/03/2021 5 years ineligibility 08/06/2026 Since 27.03.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Salbutamol & Tampering In competition test, Athletics - Free State Junior & Senior Track and Field Championship, Bloemfontein, RSA
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 16/06/2027 Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA
BARBI, Roberto 25/03/1965 ITA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 20/07/2008 38 years ineligibility 28/07/2047 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
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 01/05/2029 From 18.03.17 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
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+) 16/10/2022 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original sanction 16/06/2031 Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
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
ZOZZOLI, Gilles 10/11/1972 FRA Athlete M Fitness 07/04/2018 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period 14/01/2027 Since 07.04.18 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Trenbolone, Clenbuterol, Testosterone after IRMS, Tamoxifen and Participation During Ineligibility   In competition test, Top de Colmar, Colmar, FRA
KOSGEI, Henry Cheruiyot 01/11/1983 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 07/12/2019 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 07.12.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Methylprednisolone & Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Mini Marathon de Yaoundé, Yaoundé, CMR
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 16/06/2027 Since 03.03.19 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Clenbuterol, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testesterone) and Participation During Ineligibility In competition test, Granfondo Citta di Ancona, Ancona, ITA
GUPTA, Suraj 28/07/1999 IND Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 24/05/2024 3 years ineligibility 03/07/2027 Since 24.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
mephentermine In competiton test, at Delhi State Summer Athletic Meet - 2024, New Delhi, IND
ROZI. 04/10/2001 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/12/2023 3 years ineligibility 27/05/2027 Since 30.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5αAdiol, Androsterone, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competiton test, at Delhi State Cross Country Championship 2023-24, Delhi, IND
CHAUDHARY, Shalini 10/11/2002 IND Athlete F Discus Throws 14/05/2024 3 years ineligibility 10/06/2027 Since 14.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
metandienone In competiton test, at 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar, IND
BOHRA, Ruhi 07/04/2004 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 28/04/2023 3 years ineligibility 18/05/2026 Since 28.04.23 Doping Presence
Use
GW1516 In competiton test, at Indian U20 Championships, Tiruvannamalai, IND
EL GAZOUIR, Wafa 17/02/1998 MAR Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 03/07/2022 4 years ineligibility 09/10/2026 Since 03.07.22 Doping Presence
Use
erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at 4ème Meeting Fédéral, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
SOLIYEVA, Farida 08/06/2001 UZB Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 13/07/2023 3 years ineligibility 12/09/2026 Since 13.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
meldonium In competiton test, at Asian Athletics Championships, Bangkok, THA
KIPKOECH, Allan 08/10/1996 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
JEMUTAI (KOSGEI), Sharon 02/05/1998 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 30/10/2022 4 years ineligibility 02/07/2028 Since 30.10.22 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine In competiton test, at Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes, Nice, FRA
YADAV, Adesh 03/02/1999 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/09/2021 4 years ineligibility 06/03/2026 Since 27.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO) In competition test, Indian U23 Ch., JLN Stadium, New Delhi, IND
CHEPKOECH, Faith 12/05/2003 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 26/07/2024 3 years ineligibility 05/09/2027 Since 26.07.24 Doping Presence
Use
EPO Out-of-competition test, KEN
YADAV, Neha 20/10/2001 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 27/02/2024 3 years ineligibility 09/04/2027 Since 27.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
mephentermine In competiton test, a Khelo India University Games 2023, IND
DE MELO TOMAZ, Caroline 29/07/1994 BRA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 27/02/2024 3 years ineligibility 25/03/2027 Since 27.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
oxandrolone Out-of-competition test, in BRA
GHEBRESELASSIE (Ghebrelasie), Merhawi (Merharwi) 06/04/1992 ERI 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
POE, Seipati 14/04/1981 RSA Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/09/2022 4 years ineligibility 03/07/2027 Since 25.09.22 Doping Presence
Use
Stanozolol, 19-norandrosterone & Violation of Prohibition of Participation during Provisional Suspension In competiton test, at 2022 Elliot Madeira Marathon, Mthatha, RSA
SAAD, Atef 20/03/1988 TUN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/06/2023 4 years ineligibility 15/11/2027 Since 27.06.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) In competiton test, in TUN
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