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 November 2025. 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
MELLY, Johnston 01/01/1998 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 22/10/2022 4 years ineligibility -- Since 22.10.22 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanone, 5αAdiol and 5βAdiol) In competiton test, at AK Cross Country Series , KEN
MUGHETTI, Nicola 28/11/1991 ITA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 20/02/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 20.02.23 Doping Presence
Use
GW 1516 Out-of-competition test in, ITA
EKIRU, Titus 02/01/1992 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 16/05/2021 10 years ineligibility -- Since 16.05.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone acetonide , Tampering In competiton test, at Generali Milano Marathon, Milano, Italy,
KHAN, Anis 08/03/2005 PAK Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 01/09/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 01.09.24 Doping Presence
Use
Methasterone Out-of-competition test, in PAK
ANJUM, Naveed 10/02/2002 PAK Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 08/10/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 08.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Oxymetholone,Methasterone In competition test, in PAK
MUTLUSOY, Erol 16/06/1976 TUR Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 24/05/2014 Lifetime Ban Lifetime ban Doping Administration Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method Administration of a prohibited substance
KENDI, Cynthia 23/08/1999 KEN Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 11/03/2023 3 years ineligibility -- Since 11.03.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone In competiton test, in KEN
ISMAIL, Mohamed Ahmed Gouda -- SUD Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 30/12/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 30.12.23 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
CHERONO, Lawrence 07/08/1988 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 23/05/2022 7 years ineligibility -- Since 23.05.22 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine & Tampering Out-of-competition test in KEN
MOHAMMED, Karokh Salih -- IRQ Athlete M -- Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 16.11.22 Doping Possession
Trafficking
Administration
Complicity
Possession, Trafficking, Administration, Complicity Possession, Trafficking, Administration, Complicity
RAJPUT, Ranjana 20/12/2004 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 27.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
darbepoetin (dEPO) In competiton test, at Khelo India University Games 2023, Assam, IND
HORN, Carina 09/03/1989 RSA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/06/2022 2nd ADRV 6 years ineligibility -- Since 18.06.22 Doping Presence
Use
Clenbuterol In competition test, at VI Ordizia Grand Prix, Ordizia, ESP
MORE, Vivek 12/02/2001 IND Athlete M Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 15/12/2024 5 years ineligibility -- Since 15.12.24 Doping Presence
Use
Darbepoetin (dEPO), Meldonium, Mephentermine In competition test, at Bajaj Allianz Pune Half Marathon
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
MOKHNEV, Vladimir -- RUS Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 01/01/2007 10 years ineligibility -- Doping Tampering
Possession
Trafficking
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 Possession of a prohibited substance, Trafficking of a prohibited substance, Administration of a prohibited substance
HAKIZIMANA, John 26/10/1996 RWA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/08/2023 2 years ineligibility -- Since 27.08.23 Doping Presence
Use
triamcinolone acetonide In competiton test, at World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Nemzeti Atlétikai Központ, Budapest, HUN
KARANJA, James Gikunga 10/07/1997 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 10/09/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 10.09.23 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone In competiton test, at Scenic Half Marathon, Krabi, THA
YADAV, Adesh 03/02/1999 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/09/2021 4 years ineligibility -- Since 27.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO) In competition test, Indian U23 Ch., JLN Stadium, New Delhi, IND
. Vandana 15/09/1999 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/02/2024 3 years ineligibility -- Since 25.02.24 Doping Presence
Use
19-Norandrosterone & erythropoietin (EPO) In competiton test, at Khelo India Univeristy Games 2023, IND
LYSENKO, Olena 14/07/1984 UKR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 17/12/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 17.12.23 Doping Presence
Use
meldonium In competiton test, in UKR
CHESANG, Sheila Jepkosgei 17/07/1986 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 06/10/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 06.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Methylprednisolone In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS
BELL, Kenta 16/03/1977 AFG Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 01/07/2015 Lifetime Ban Lifetime ban Doping Possession
Trafficking
Administration
Complicity
Administration, Trafficking, Possession and Complicity Administration, Trafficking , Possession, Complicity
ARATHI R -- IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) -- 3 years ineligibility -- Since 17.05.23 Doping Presence
Use
Drostanolone In competiton test, 26th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships, Ranchi, IND
SADILOVA, Natalya 11/05/1977 RUS Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/05/2019 4 years ineligibility with 4 years ineligibility added to the original period -- Since 12.05.19 Doping Use
Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Use or Attempted Use by an Athlete of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method & Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection, Violation of the Prohibition of Participation during ineligibility In competition test, All Russian Trail Competitions, Ekaterinburg, RUS
CARTER, Nesta -- JAM Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) -- 4 years ineligibility -- Since 15.03.21 Doping Presence
Use
Clomifene Out-of-competition test, National Stadium, JAM
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