Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M42 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 10, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of methylprednisolone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had mentioned the use of pharmaceutical products with methylprednisolone. She has a prescription for the product and a medical certificate to proof she suffers from bronchitis. The panel considers this as a medical justification for the positive test.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (six months conditional period of ineligibility) dated May 29, 2007, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
