Facts
The French Polo Federation (Fédération Française de Polo, FFP) charges respondent M06 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a polo match on September 18, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone. Bethamethasone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't mention a medical treatment on the filling form during the doping control. He didn't gave any explanation about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFP.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
