Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M33 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 1, 2013, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine) which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used a dietary supplement, shortly before the doping control, which contained the prohibited substance. It was used against fatigue and pain caused by a match. He took it on advice of a teammate who guaranteed that it was harmless under the Anti-Doping Rules. He had no intention to enhance his sport performance.
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 FFR.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period: already served in voluntary suspension, the period already served by the decision (six months period of ineligibility) of the disciplinary committee of the FFR dated February 11, 2014.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
