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
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
ABRAMYAN, Benik 31/07/1985 GEO Athlete M Throws 31/07/2021 7 years ineligibility 02/08/2028 Since 31.07.21 Doping Presence
Use 		Metandienone, Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone, Tamoxifen Out-of-competition test in, JPN
SCHNEIDERS, Paula 20/02/2001 GER Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 21/12/2022 3 years ineligibility 18/01/2026 Since 21.12.22 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
BENFARES, Sara 27/05/2001 GER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 30/09/2023 5 years ineligibility 22/01/2029 Since 30.09.23 Doping Presence
Use 		SARMS enobosarm (ostarine), erythropoietin (EPO), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) Out-of-competition test, in GER
BENFARES, Sofia 30/07/2004 GER Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 11/01/2024 4 years ineligibility 25/02/2028 Since 11.01.24 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) Out-of-competition test, in GER
SKAFIDAS, George -- GRE Athlete Support Personnel M Athlete Support Personnel 01/01/2011 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Doping Tampering
Possession
Trafficking
Administration 		Possession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method, Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibted Substance or Prohibited Method, Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method Tampering ; Possession of a prohibited substance; Trafficking, Administration of a prohibited substance
GELAOUZOS, Konstantinos 21/11/1990 GRE Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 20/10/2022 4 years ineligibility 30/11/2026 Since 20.10.22 Doping Presence
Use 		erythropoietin (EPO) Out-of-competition test in ITA
POLYCHRONIOU, Christos 31/03/1972 GRE Athlete M Hammer Throws 18/03/2008 Lifetime ban (2nd ADRV) Lifetime ban - Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection Refusal to be tested
POLAK, Eleni-Klaoudia 09/09/1996 GRE Athlete F Pole Vault Jumps 10/07/2024 4 years ineligibility 04/08/2028 Since 10.07.24-05.08.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Clenbuterol Out-of-competition test, in GRE
TAPLIN, Bralon 08/05/1992 GRN Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 13/04/2019 7 years ineligibility 28/09/2026 Since 13.04.19 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Whereabouts Failures 		Evasion & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months In competition test, Grenada Invitational Athletics Competition, St. George's, GRN & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 months
MÁTÉ, Tamás 17/12/1998 HUN Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 29/03/2023 4 years ineligibility 20/04/2027 Since 29.03.23 Doping Presence
Use 		GHRP-2 (pralmorelin) Out-of-competition test, in HUN
RAVI. 23/10/1999 IND Athlete M Hammer Throws 01/09/2024 3 years ineligibility 01/12/2027 Since 01.09.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Boldenone In competition test, at 63rd National Open Athletics Championships 2024, Bengaluru, IND
SINGH, Banvir 18/01/1989 IND Athlete M Discus Throws 24/05/2022 5 years ineligibility 22/12/2029 Since 24.05.22 Doping Presence
Whereabouts Failures 		Metandienone & 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months In competition test at Indian Grand Prix, Bhubaneshwar, IND
SINGH, Karanveer 24/07/1997 IND Athlete M Shot Put Throws 10/06/2023 4 years ineligibility 25/07/2027 Since 10.06.23 Doping Presence
Use 		metandienone & SARMS enobosarm (ostarine) Out-of-competition test, in IND
KUMAR, R. Praveen 17/03/1995 IND Athlete M Jumps 10/08/2024 3 years ineligibility 05/09/2027 Since 10.08.24 Doping Presence
Use 		stanozolol In competiton test, at 89th All India Railway Athletics Championship, Raebareli, IND
ARSHLAN, Mohd 02/03/1999 IND Athlete M Hammer Throws 09/09/2022 4 years ineligibility 20/10/2026 Since 09.09.22 Doping Presence
Use 		metandienone & stanozolol In competiton test, at 71st Inter Services Athletics Championship 2022, Karnataka, IND
DEVI, Anjali 15/09/1998 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 16/06/2023 4 years ineligibility 06/07/2027 Since 16.06.23 Doping Presence
Use 		GW1516 In competiton test, in Indian Championships, Bhubaneshwar, IND
B, Ajay Rajesh 15/03/2005 IND Athlete M Jumps 27/04/2024 3 years ineligibility 03/07/2027 Since 27.04.24 Doping Presence
Use 		methyltestosterone Out-of-competition test, in Karnataka, IND
LAVANYA, R. 08/08/2001 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 13/10/2024 3 years ineligibility 25/11/2027 Since 13.10.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Stanozolol, Clomifene In competition test, at CM Trophy 2024 Championships, Chennai, IND
PRATYUSHA, Chelimi 07/01/2023 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 02/12/2024 3 years ineligibility 05/02/2028 Since 02.12.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
CHAND, Dutee 03/02/1996 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 05/12/2022 4 years ineligibility 02/01/2027 Since 05.12.22 Doping Presence
Use 		SARMS S4 (andarine), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine),SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol) Out-of-competition test, in IND
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
PANKAJ, Pankaj 26/08/1998 IND Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 05/07/2024 3 years ineligibility 29/08/2027 Since 05.07.24 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit 		Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
NIRMLA, Sheoran 15/07/1995 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 28/12/2022 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) 06/08/2031 Since 28.12.22 Doping Presence
Use 		Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone,5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in IND
KUMAR, Akashay 01/01/2001 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/03/2024 3 years ineligibility 28/04/2027 Since 10.03.24 Doping Presence
Use 		Meldonium In competiton test, at All India Champio Inter University Cross Country nship 2024, Parbhani, IND
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