Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M72 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on June 6, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone. These substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as specified substances.
History
Respondent had used medication containing prednisolone to treat nasopharyngitis. He has a certificate from his physician and a certificate of his practitioner to state his medical condition. However these statements don't explain the concentration measured.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the UFOLEP, as pronounced by the disciplinary committee of the UFOLEP on August 23, 2010, but extended to all relevant French sport federations.
2. The decision start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
