Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M46 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 24, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone. Prednisolone is prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication against mite allergy and chronic rhinitis, which was the cause of the positive test. He has two medical certificates for this and the results of an allergy test to prove his condition.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning), dated January 6, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
