Facts
The French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace, FFHG) charges respondent M51 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 the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used medication with budesonide to treat asthma. An error was made with the request for a therapeutic use exemption before the start of the season. However the amount mentioned for medical use is in accordance with the detected amount. The panel considers this case as a justified medical usage of the prohibited substance.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
