Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB) charges respondent M41 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a handball match on October 9, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethanose. Betamethasone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
Facts
The respondent used medication for, firstly , a respiratory disease for the which the respondent suffered for several years and , secondly , the consequences of an recent surgery. This medication was the cause of the positive test result. The respondent has medical statement to prove this. However there was no therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for the use of the medication.
Decision
1. A warning was given to the respondent.
2. The decision dated January 16, 2012, from the disciplinary committee of the FFHB is cancelled.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
