Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M100 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 21, 2012, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of furosemide. Furosemide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent did use medication with the prohibited substance, but was unaware that it had contained the prohibited substance. However she couldn't provide any document as proof for using it for medical reasons.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision dated July 11, 2012, from the disciplinary committee of the FFBB will be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
