Facts
The French Federation of Billiards (Fédération Française de Billard, FFB) charges respondent M37 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on March 8, 2009, the respondent refused to attend a doping control.
History
The respondent was pressed for time to be able to get the last train to go home, that was the reason for the refusal. The sampler had indicated that he would be checked later. For this reason the sanction is not valid.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (2 years period of ineligibility) of may 16, 2009 by the disciplinary committee of the FFB and the descision (21 months period of ineligibility) of July 4, 2009, by the appeal committee of the FFB should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
