Facts
The French Federation of American Football (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 17, 2006, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent acknowledged in its written submissions taking the day of doping control, an anti-inflammatory drug which explains the presence of prednisone and prednisolone in his urine; this was used to heal a sprained left ankle. He has two medical certificates and the results of ultrasonically test.
Considering that the documents passed to certify that respondent has suffered in the weeks preceding the doping control the invoked pathology. The drug he used however, can not be regarded as having provided evidence of the justification for therapeutic use.
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 FFFA.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
