Provisional Suspensions In Force
A Provisional Suspension is when an Athlete or other Person is suspended temporarily from participating in any competition or activity in Athletics prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.
In this section of the site, we list the Provisional Suspensions currently in force. Some of these cases remain under investigation, while others are the subject of a notice of charge and so will also appear on the list of Pending First Instance cases.
In doping cases, a Provisional Suspension is mandatory under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules following an adverse analytical finding for any non-specified substance on the Prohibited List.
A Provisional Suspension may be imposed in other doping cases depending on the nature and circumstances of the case in question.
A Provisional Suspension imposed in a non-doping case does not in any way abrogate the presumption of innocence and it is not an early determination of guilt. Rather, it is an order made on a precautionary basis to safeguard the interests of the sport.
Last updated on 17 July 2025
- Bold, Italic Text identifies entries that have been added or updated on the date above.
| Date | Respondent | NAT | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/07/2025*
19/04/2025** | Ruth Chepng’etich | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Hydrochlorothiazide) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2)
* date the AIU imposed a Provisional Suspension ** date the Athlete voluntarily accepted a Provisional Suspension | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 26/06/2025 | Morine Gesare Michira | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Higenamine and Octodrine) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 24/06/2025 | Twinkle Chaudhary | IND | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Methyltestosterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 10/06/2025 | Benard Kibet Koech | KEN | Use of a Prohibited Substance/Method (Article 2.2) – ABP case | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 23/05/2025 | Sneha Kolleri | IND | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 20/05/2025 | Sheila Chelangat | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 14/05/2025 | Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk | UKR | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 17/03/2025 | Gerald Phiri | ZAM/USA | Possession (GW1516, Meldonium) (Article 2.6) Failure to Comply with the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules (Rule 5.7.3) (Rule 12) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 13/03/2025 | Kibiwott Kandie | KEN | Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to Sample Collection by an Athlete (Article 2.3) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 20/02/2025 | Ronald Kimeli Kurgat | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Triamcinolone acetonide) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 08/01/2025 | Madhuri Kale | IND | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Mephentermine) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 19/12/2024 | Sheila Chebet | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Tramadol) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 06/08/2024 | Esther Gitahi | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 22/07/2024 | Nancy Jelagat Meto | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Furosemide) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Referred to ADAK |
| 19/03/2024 | Dominic Lokolong Atiol | ART | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Trimetazidine) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 16/02/2024 | Jackline Wambui | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (19-Norandrosterone, 19-Noretiocholanolone) (Article 2.1) | Provisionally Suspended Pending CAS Appeal |
| 03/11/2023 | Yousef Mohammed Al-Asiri | KSA | Presence of Prohibited Substances (EPO and dEPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 08/08/2021 | Sadik Mikhou | BRN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Method (Blood Transfusion) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 12/07/2017 | Frank Fredericks | NAM | Breach of Integrity Standards under Article 7 (Conduct likely to tarnish the reputation of the IAAF/ bring the sport into disrepute), Article 8 (Nominal gifts only), Article 10 (No concealed remuneration, commission or benefit) of the IAAF Code of Ethics 2003-2012 | On-going investigation |