Facts
The French Gymnastics Federation (Fédération Française de Gymnastique, FFG) charges respondent 51 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 31, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. These substances are prohibited according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and they are regarded as specified substances.
History
Respondent had at least three nasal sprays daily between 25 and 31 May 2009, using a pharmaceutical containing prednisone and
prednisolone to treat, in his own words, an allergic acute sinusitis in the aftermath of conjunctivitis rhinitis. He also mentions such
administration on the doping control form.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one month in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFG.
2. The decision (no disciplinary sanctions) dated August 7, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFG should be modified.
3. The decision start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be publisched and sent to the parties involved.
