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 30 November 2021
- Bold, Italic Text identifies entries that have been added or updated on the date above.
| Date | Respondent | NAT | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/08/2021 | El Hassan El Abbassi | BRN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Method (Blood Transfusion) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 12/08/2021 | Chijindu Ujah | GBR | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Ostarine and S-23) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 08/08/2021 | Sadik Mikhou | BRN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Method (Blood Transfusion) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 03/08/2021 | Taye Girma Arit | ETH | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Charge Issued |
| 03/08/2021 | Benik Abramyan | GEO | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (DHCMT, Metandienone, Tamoxifen) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 16/07/2021 | Danah Hussein | IRQ | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol and Clenbuterol) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 31/07/2021 | Mark Otieno Odhiambo | KEN | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Methasterone) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) | Notice of Allegation Issued |
| 30/07/2021 | Blessing Okagbare | NGR | Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (hGH and EPO) (Article 2.1 and Article 2.2) Failure to Comply with a Demand (Article 5.7.7) Proceedings brought under Article 12 | Referred to DT |
| 09/03/2021 | Joyce Chepkirui | KEN | Use of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) – ABP case | Awaiting Decision |
| 22/02/2021 | Abeba Tekulu Gebremesekel | ETH | Use of a Prohibited Substance / Method (Article 2.2) – ABP case | Referred to DT |
| 25/09/2019 | Mr Ahmed Al Kamali | UAE | Potential Violation of the IAAF Candidacy Rules and Integrity Code of Conduct | Decision by the Chair of the IAAF DT |
| 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 |