AIU Bans Three More Athletes as Ethiopia’s Doping Cases Hit Four in Two Days

Ethiopian athletics was already facing growing scrutiny over doping after several of its athletes received suspensions in 2026, including prominent marathon runner Ruti Aga, who was handed a six-year ban on October 22. But just six days later, another setback came as 21-year-old marathoner Hunde Lechisa received a three-year suspension after testing positive for testosterone. And if that was not enough, three more Ethiopian athletes faced suspensions on October 29, bringing the number of new cases involving the country to four in just two days.