Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M43 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 23, 2009, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of salbutamol. Salbutamol is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used medication that contained the prohibited substance, he used it to treat a condition of his bronchi. The respondent sent several medical documents, a copy of the request for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) and the results of two pulmonary function tests to the l'Agence française de lutte contre le dopage (AFLD). However the specific documents for getting approval are not enclosed. The measured level of salbutamol contradicts the medical use.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFFA.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility as well as training lead) dated May 6, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFFA should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension and by the decision of May 6, 2009.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
