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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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Triamcinolone acetonide | In competition test, at EDP Lisbon Marathon, Lisboa - Elite Event, POR |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months | 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months |