Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M08 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on August 31, 2006, samples were taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of indapamide which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent takes a drug containing indapamide regularly due to a medical condition. He wants to prove this by showing the medical record of his father. He had no intention to enhance sport performance.
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 French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension and by the decision dated May 19, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
