Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M43 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 13, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a prednisone and prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent had medication to treat allergy symptoms of mites and pollen. He has a prescription for this medication and did mention the use of the medication on the doping control form.
However the panel considers his medical state doesn't correspond with the medication he uses.
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 FFBB.
2. The decision (acquittal) January 11, 2008, of the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period served by the decision of January 11, 2007.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.