Facts
The French Federation of Workers and Amateurs in sports (Fédération Sportive et Gymnique du Travail (FSGT) charges respondent M22 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling contest on June 14, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis showed the presence hydrochlorothiazide which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2014 prohibited list.
History
The disciplinary committee of the FSGT had declared itself as incompetent because the respondent was not informed 15 days before the hearing about the summons.
The appeal committee had sanctioned the respondent with a warning.
The respondent claimed to have used a pharmaceutical product to treat high blood pressure.
The panel regarded the medication as justifiable because the dosage is in accordance with the medical prescriptions.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision of the appeal committee is annulled.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
