Facts
The French Federation for Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo et Disciplines Associées FFJDA) charges respondent M100 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a judo tournament on January 27, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of furosemide which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Furosemide is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had taken medication three days before the doping test to lose weight quickly after an injury. This medication contained the prohibited substance the respondent was unaware of this. He had no intention to enhance his sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFJDA and related French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision, dated May 4, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFJDA.
3. The decision (three months period of ineligibility) dated May 4, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFJDA should be modified.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
