Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M74 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on December 19, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of salbutamol. Salbutamol is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent uses a spray to deal with his asthma, he takes this daily and also before and during intense physical exertion. There is no intention to enhance sport performance. He has medical proof of his condition.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision, dated April 13, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC will not be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
