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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| KUMAR M., Sathish | 12/07/2001 | IND | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 12/10/2024 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 12.10.24 | Doping |
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Mephentermine | In competition test, at CM Trophy 2024 Championships, Chennai, IND | |
| MONCHERRY, Janosh | 17/04/1999 | SEY | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 02/07/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 02.07.25-09.09.25 | Doping |
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Stanozolol & SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol) | Out-of-competition test, in SEY | |
| JELE, Lydia | 22/06/1990 | BOT | Athlete | F | Sprints (400m or less) | 17/06/2024 | 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) | -- | Since 17.06.24-05.08.24 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | Out-of-competition test, in BOT | |
| YEGON, Geoffrey | 28/08/1988 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 01/12/2024 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 01.12.24 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore | |
| NJIHIA, Stanley | 12/09/1998 | KEN | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 16/12/2023 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 16.12.23-14.10.24 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | In competition test, at 1st AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting, KEN | |
| RATHOD, Nikesh | 09/09/1997 | IND | Athlete | M | Middle Distance (800m-1500m) | 08/06/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.06.24-25.09.24 | Doping |
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Darbepoetin (dEPO) | Out-of-competition test, in IND | |
| ASINGA, Issamade | 29/12/2004 | SUR | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 18/07/2023 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 18.07.23-09.08.23 | Doping |
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GW501516 | Out-of-competition test, in USA | |
| BALA, Manju | 01/07/1989 | IND | Athlete | F | Hammer | Throws | 27/06/2024 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 27.06.24-10.07.24 | Doping |
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Dehydrochloromethyl-testosterone, SARMS LGD-4033 (Ligandrol) | In competition test, at Indian Championships, Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula, IND |
| MOHAMED, Abdulrahman Karam | 12/08/2000 | EGY | Athlete | M | Sprints (400m or less) | 22/08/2025 | 3 years ineligibility | -- | Since 22.08.25 | Doping |
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Stanozolol | In competition test, at Egyptian Championships, EGY | |
| QUALLS, Robert Amended sanction | 20/05/1952 | USA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 24/02/2024 | 39 months ineligibility | -- | Since 24.02.24 | Doping |
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Amfetamine, 19-norandrosterone, methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competition test, in Nevada, USA | |
| KIPLAGAT, Cornelius Kibet | 24/05/1994 | KEN | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 29/07/2025 | 5 years ineligibility | -- | Since 29.07.25 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO), Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| VARANTSOU, Andrei | 24/07/1975 | BLR | Athlete | M | Hammer | Throws | 09/10/2013 | Lifetime ban | Lifetime ban | Since and including that of 09.10.13 | Doping |
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Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone | Out of competition test |
| KUMARI, Anjali | 15/01/2000 | IND | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 15/01/2024 | 6 years ineligibility | -- | Since 15.01.24 | Doping |
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Stanozolol & Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA) | In competition test, at 58th National Cross Country Athletics Championships 2024, IND | |
| KIPTOO BIWOTT, Shadrack | 19/02/1985 | USA | Athlete | M | 25/01/2024 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 25.01.24-23.02.24 | Doping |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) | Out-of-competition test, in USA | ||
| KEMBOI, Judy Jelagat | 26/06/1999 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 08/04/2025 | 2 years ineligibility | -- | Since 08.04.25-06.08.25 | Doping |
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Hydrochlorothiazide | Out-of-competition test, in KEN | |
| MATSHAILWE, Moselakwe | -- | RSA | Athlete | M | Long Distance (3000m+) | 10/01/2025 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 10.01.25 | Doping |
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Metandienone metabolite (17β-Hydroxymethyl,17α-methyl-18- nor-androst-1,4,13-trien-3-one) | Out-of-competition test, in RSA | |
| CHESANG, Esther | 26/10/1994 | KEN | Athlete | F | Long Distance (3000m+) | 20/02/2022 | 4 years ineligibility | -- | Since 20.02.22 | Doping |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at National Cross Country Championships, Kajiado, KEN |