Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M73 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on April 10, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and they are regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had used medication which contained the prohibited substances to treat his wisdom teeth a week before the doping control. He had a copy of the order for surgery and a pharmaceutical prescription which shows the prohibited substance. The panel doesn't recognize the produced documents as therapeutic justification for the medication, also the use wasn't mentioned during the doping control.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision dated June 22, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be cancelled.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
