Facts
The French Wrestling Federation (Fédération Française de Lutte, FFL) charges respondent M45 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 8, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of te sample showed the presence of prednisolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used medication containing the prohibited substance. It was used as a anti-inflammatory drug to treat pain in the neck and right arm. The medication was mentioned on the doping control form and the application for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) was sent in late because the respondent was unfamiliar with the procedure.
The disciplinary committee of the FFL had sanctioned a period of ineligibility of three months but the appeal committee of the FFL changed it in a warning.
The panel has viewed his medical record including reports of medical examinations. The administration of the drug is consistent with the treatment of the injury.
Decision
1. The decision (a warning), dated April 27, 2009, from the appeal committee of the FFL doesn't need to be modified.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
