Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M85 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a handball match on January 27, 2012, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of morphine which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Morphine is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used a medicine containing codeine which is able to metabolize into morphine. The medication was used to ease back pain as a result of a horse riding accident.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision (period of ineligibility 4 months) dated January 9, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
