Facts
The French Archery Federation (Fédération Française de Tir à l' Arc, FFTA) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 1, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on hydrochlorothiazide which is prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
Respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance, he had mentioned this on the doping control form. Respondent is 60 years of age and suffers from high blood pressure. He had a medical certificate from his physician proving the prohibited substance was the wright treatment for his medical condition.
The disciplinary committee of the FFTA had given him a warning and a reprimand in her decision dated December 16, 2006.
The panel considers the medical certificate as a medical justification for the presence of the prohibited substance.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision of the disciplinary committee is cancelled.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
