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 June 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
MHLAKWANA, Nkosikhona 24/11/1996 RSA Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 01/12/2022 3 years ineligibility 13/02/2027 Since 05.04.25-11.06.25 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO) In competition test, at Two Ocean's Marathon (56km), Cape Town, RSA
LIMO, Brian 18/08/2001 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 04/12/2023 5 years ineligibility 05/03/2027 Since 05.04.25-25.11.25 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Salbutamol & Tampering In competition test, at Drammen 10K-5K, Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen, NOR & Tampering
WELDEMICAEL, Kibrom 06/09/1978 ERI Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/09/2007 6 years ineligibility -- Since 05.05.24 Doping Presence
Use
EPO, furosemide In competition test, at Generali Genève Marathon, Geneva, SUI
UKO, Imaobong Nse -- NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) -- 2 years ineligibility 10/12/2030 Since 05.06.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
PANKAJ, Pankaj 31/05/1983 IND Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 20/05/2018 3 years ineligibility 04/09/2026 Since 05.07.24 Doping Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
SONU, Sonu 10/08/1996 IND Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 22/10/2023 3 years ineligibility 18/12/2027 Since 05.07.25-07.11.25 Doping Presence
Use
Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) In competition test, at 85th Delhi State Annual Athletic Championship 2025, Delhi, IND
GELAW, Getaye 04/07/2006 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 08/07/2024 6 years ineligibility 18/08/2027 Since 05.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
EPO In competition test, 9 Eylul Izmir Half Marathon, Izmir, TUR
LEMPUS, Betty Wilson 01/01/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 16/08/2023 5 years ineligibility 25/12/2027 Since 05.09.21 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tampering In competition test, at Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, FRA
SAHIBE, Asra 28/11/1991 PAK Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 20/02/2023 4 years ineligibility 16/03/2027 Since 05.09.23-01.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, in PAK
KOSGEI, Japheth 23/09/1972 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 23/03/2024 2 years ineligibility 24/04/2027 Since 05.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Athlétisme / Course de fond - Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes NICE - CANNES
CHEPCHIRCHIR, Sarah 01/07/1989 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 27/06/2024 8 years ineligibility 09/10/2029 Since 05.11.23 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS ( Testosterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol, Etiocholanolone) In competition test, at Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri, THA
CHAND, Dutee 09/04/1998 IND Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 20/02/2024 4 years ineligibility 23/04/2028 Since 05.12.22 Doping Presence
Use
SARMS S4 (andarine), SARMS enobosarm (ostarine),SARMS LGD-4033 (ligandrol) Out-of-competition test, in IND
MIKHNEVICH, Andrei 22/12/1998 BLR Athlete M Shot Put Throws 10/03/2024 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 06-08-05 Doping Presence
Use
Clenbuterol, Methandienone & Oxandrolone Shotput, IAAF World Athletics Championships, Helsinki FIN
ZAMORA, Ernesto Andres 01/05/1987 URU Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 03/03/2013 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
SARKAR, Shipra 17/12/1998 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 29/03/2023 8 years ineligibility 20/04/2027 Since 06.02.20 Doping Presence
Use
Violation of the Prohibition of Participation During Ineligibility
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out of competition test, Kolkata, IND | Amended sanction & ADRV
GIRMA (ARIT), Taye 08/04/1999 ETH Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 29/09/2023 5 years ineligibility 04/10/2028 Since 06.04.21 Doping Presence
Use
EPO In competition test, EthiopianCh., Addis Abeba, ETH
SAVINA, Kseniya 01/07/1996 RUS Athlete F 800m Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 02/04/2022 12 years ineligibility 12/05/2027 Since 06.05.18 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Complicity
EPO, Tampering & Complicity (2nd ADRV) Out-of-competition test, Ifrane, MAR; Tampering & Complicity
KUCHERENKO, Alina 09/07/2006 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 18/03/2024 8 years ineligibility 20/05/2027 Since 06.06.24-24.06.24 Doping Presence
Use
Tampering
Metenolone & Tampering In competition test, at Znamensky Brothers Memorial, Moskva, RUS & Tampering
BARSOSIO, Stellah Jepngetich 14/12/1987 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/01/2024 4 years ineligibility 12/05/2028 Since 06.07.22 Doping Presence
Use
Trimetazidine Out-of-competition test, in KEN
BRIGHT, Ada Princess 10/08/1990 NGR Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 07/03/2024 4 years ineligibility 11/06/2028 Since 06.07.23 Doping Presence
Use
metenolone In competition test, at National Athletics Trials for qualification to the National Team, Benin, NGR
KIPCHUMBA KEMBOI, Emmanuel 01/11/1990 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/08/2024 2 years ineligibility 29/08/2027 Since 06.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at
EDP Lisbon Marathon, Lisboa - Elite Event, POR
CHEROP, Beatrice Jelangat 23/08/1996 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 16/05/2023 2 years ineligibility 14/06/2027 Since 06.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, Kuala Lumpur, MAS
OQAYBI, Khalid Essa 17/11/1988 KSA Athlete M High Jump Jumps 07/06/2023 4 years ineligibility 18/08/2026 Since 06.11.22 Doping Presence
Use
amfetamine In competition test, in KSA
WANGARI, James 24/07/1977 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/02/2008 8 years ineligibility (2nd ADRV) -- Since 06.11.22 Doping Presence
Use
Norandrosterone In competition test, at EDP Porto Marathon, Porto, POR
KERLEY, Fred 16/07/1998 USA Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 10/12/2023 2 years ineligibility 19/02/2028 Since 06.12.24-12.08.25 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
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