Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M33 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on September 10, 2006, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had received an intra-articular injection of the right elbow to treat pain in the joint. His joint had been fractured and transformed in tendonitus due to changing his bike. He has two medical certificates as proof and a copy of his prescription and a copy of his application for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE). The prescription doesn't explain the concentration betamethasone after nine days it was injected. Nobody at the Agency had seen his application. The medication should have been administered peri-articular and not intra-articular.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
