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 February 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
ZHANG, Shouku 19/05/1977 CHN Athlete Support Personnel M 05/09/2020 Lifetime ineligibility Lifetime ban Doping Administration Administration Administration
PORTUGALOV, Sergei Nikolaevich -- Athlete M Athlete Support Personnel 10/03/2017 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Doping Possession
Trafficking
Administration
Administration or Attempted Administration to any Athlete of a Prohibited Substance/ or Method, Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, Possession of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method Possession of a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, Trafficking or Attempted Trafficking in any Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method, Administration or Attempted Administration of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method
GITAHI, Esther 28/06/1998 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 01/07/2023 4 years ineligibility -- Since 01.07.23-06.08.24 Doping Presence
Use
Erythropoietin (EPO) In competition test, at B.A.A. 5K, Boston, USA
JYOTI, . 05/07/1997 IND Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/01/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.01.25-06.03.25 Doping Evasion
Refusal and or Failure to Submit
Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit Evasion, Refusal and or Failure to Submit
MICHIRA, Morine Gesare 28/11/2002 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 25/03/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 25.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Higenamine & Octodrine In competition test at Stramilano Half Marathon, Milano, ITA
NDAMA, Solene 23/09/1998 FRA Athlete F Sprints (400m or less) 18/05/2025 3 months ineligibility -- Since 18.05.25-16.10.25 Doping Presence
Use
Carboxy-THC greater than the Decision Limit In competition test, in FRA
KIRUI, Felix 08/04/1986 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 04/05/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 04.05.25 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test at Durban International Marathon, Durban, RSA
BINNAR, Rohit Shivaji 18/05/2007 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 12/05/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.05.25 Doping Presence
Use
Mephentermine In competition test, at 7th Khelo India Youth Games, Patna, IND
AMORES CARUA, Jhonatan Javier 29/08/1998 ECU Athlete M Race Walk 01/04/2024 20 months ineligibility -- Since 01.04.24 Doping Whereabouts Failures 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months 3 Whereabouts Failures within 12 Months
ONYIA, Josephine 15/07/1986 ESP Athlete F 100m Hurdles Sprints (400m or less) 21/08/2015 Lifetime ban (3rd ADRV) Lifetime ban Since 01.08.15 Doping Presence
Use
Metenolone In competition test, Campeonato de Atletismo de Espana , Castellon, ESP
CHERUIYOT, Lydia Cheptarus 27/01/2000 KEN Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 28/09/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 28.09.25-31.10.25 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Wecasablanca International Challenge, Casablanca, MAR
CRISTIAN MOSCOTE, Citlali 15/04/1995 MEX Athlete F Long Distance (3000m+) 12/01/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 12.01.25-24.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Octodrine (1,5-dimethylhexlamine) In competition test, at 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia, ESP
KUMAR, Kartik 12/05/1999 IND Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 27/02/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 27.02.25-10.04.25 Doping Presence
Use
Clostebol, Stanozolol, Metandienone, Exogenous Steroids after IRMS (Testosterone, 5aAdiol, 5bAdiol, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone) Out-of-competition test, in USA
RICHTER, Steven 05/04/2003 GER Athlete M Discus Throws 16/09/2025 3 months ineligibility suspended for 3 years -- Non-Doping Betting, on 2025 World Athletics Championships, Tokyo, JPN
LOWOTO, Jonastoh 20/02/1993 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 26/04/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 26.04.25-10.06.25 Doping Presence
Use
19-norandrosterone Out-of-competition test, in KEN
ZHARIKOV, Petr 20/08/1993 RUS Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 03/05/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 03.05.25-23.05.25 Doping Presence
Use
Meldonium In competition test, at Russian Championship in 24-hour Running, RUS
LI, Guanghui 16/02/1987 CHN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 30/03/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 30.03.25-27.04.25 Doping Presence
Use
Roxadustat (FG-4592) In competition test, CHN
LOPEZ FERREIRA, Daniel 02/02/1967 BRA Athlete M Road Running Long Distance (3000m+) 09/08/2009 Lifetime ban Lifetime ban Since 09.08.09 Doping Presence
Use
Phentermine In competition test, Circuitos de Corridas e Caminhada, Bauru, BRA
KIOKO, Nathan 21/05/1996 KEN Athlete M Long Distance (3000m+) 02/02/2025 2 years ineligibility -- Since 02.02.25-24.03.25 Doping Presence
Use
Triamcinolone acetonide In competition test, at Maratona Maga Circe, San Felice Circeo, ITA
KHENNOUSSI, Oussama 28/12/1999 ALG Athlete M Discus Throws 29/04/2025 3 years ineligibility -- Since 29.04.25 Doping Presence
Use
Exogeneous Steroids after IRMS (Androsterone, 5αAdiol, 5βAdiol) Out-of-competition test, in ALG
TCHERNOVA, Lada 01/01/1970 RUS Athlete F Javelin Throws 29/02/2012 Lifetime ban as from 12.03.12 Lifetime ban Since and including that of 29.02.12 Doping Presence
Use
Bromantan In competition test, Russian Cup, Adler, RUS
GUSAROVA, Inessa 29/10/1995 RUS Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 16/04/2014 2 years ineligibility -- Since 16.06.14-16.06.16 Doping Use LIMS (evidence) LIMS (evidence)
FOSTER, Morgan 22/01/1976 NZL Athlete M Sprints (400m or less) 30/09/2024 3 years ineligibility -- No Disqualification of results Doping Trafficking
Possession
Trafficking, Possession Trafficking, Possession
VOWELL, Michael -- USA Athlete Support Personnel M Athlete Support Personnel 10/12/2023 Lifetime Ban Lifetime ban Since 10.12.23 Doping Possession
Administration
Possession, Administration Possession, Administration
SUMMY, . 21/05/2003 IND Athlete F Middle Distance (800m-1500m) 26/08/2024 2 years ineligibility -- Since 26.08.24-14.10.24 Doping Presence
Use
Clomifene Out-of-competition test, in IND
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