Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M47 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 betamethasone. This substance is prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.
History
Respondent had used medication containing the substance detected in the urine; he claimed to have acted for therapeutic purposes, to treat chronic allergy of rhinitis, a treatment was prescribed several months ago; he produced in support of his statements, two certificates from his physician, and the results of an allergy test. However the amount measured is inconsistent with the use for medical reasons.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the UFOLEP.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility) dated July 4, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the UFOLEP will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time already served in voluntary suspension and by the decision of July 4, 2009.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
