Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M38 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 8, 2013, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of tuaminoheptane 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 medication a few days before the match containing tuaminoheptane. He claims using it for treatment against a nose obstruction from which he suffers since since childhood and has turned chronic. He has medical reports and a certificate to prove his condition. He wasn't informed by his physician about the prohibited substance nor did he read the information of the medication.
The panel doesn't see any documentation about the duration of the treatment which makes the medical justification unestablished.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three 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 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.
