Facts
The French Shooting Federation (Fédération Française de Tir, FFTir) charges respondent M107 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a shooting contest , on February 12, 2011, a sample for doping test purposes was taken. The sample tested positive on betamethasone which is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substances.
History
The respondent used medication to treat sinusitis a few days before the doping test. This medication contained the prohibited substance. He has a prescription for the medication. There was no intention to enhance his sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months.
2. The decision (warning, canceling of results and withdrawal of medals, points and prizes), dated July 25, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFTir should be modified.
3. The decision start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
