Facts
The French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace, FFHG) charges respondent M17 for a violaton of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 10, 2009 a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a prednisolone and prednisone. These substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had used medication to treat an acute asthma attack with a bronchial infection on advice of his physician. He is still under treatment. He did mention his medication on the doping control form.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one month in which the respondent can't take place in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHG.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision dated July 15, 2009, from the appeal committee of the FFHG.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
