Facts
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (Fédération Française de Baseball et Softball, FFBS) charges respondent M44 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a baseball event the respondent provided a sample for a doping test. His sample tested positive on methylhexaneamine which is a prohibited substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Methylhexaneamine is a specified substance.
History
The respondenthas denied throughout the proceedings, that he willfully consumed methylhexanamine, the positivite test of the urine may result either from the of an energy drink, or a nasal spray he used to treat a cold he has suffered from during the week prior to doping control.
Decision
1. The sanction will be a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFBS.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
