Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M35 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on February 14, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat a chronic rhinitis allergy. The use of this medication was mentioned on the doping control form. However the administration of glucocorticosteroids needs a medical justification.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year
2. The decision (acquittal) of May 19, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
