Facts
The French Pétanque Federation (Fédération Française de pétanque et jeu provençal, FFPJP)) charges respondent M32 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 19, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of atenolol. Atenolol is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and it is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication to treat a myocardical infarction he had, which caused the positive test. He has a medical certificate for this condition.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning) dated January 25, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFPJP should be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
