In October 2015 the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete for his evasion, refusal or failure to submit to sample collection.
Doping Control Officers reported that at 2 competitions in October 2014 and in February 2015 the Athlete refused to sign the Notification Forms. He failed to submit to sample collection and instead he left the Doping Control Station although he was duly warned about the consequences.
The Athlete admitted the violation and denied that he had attempted to conceal the use of prohibited substances. He expressed his regrets and requested for a reduced sanction.
He explained that on the first occassion he had to catch his train home. On the second occasion he did not understand the requested procedure and he was intimidated by the presence of a police officer.
The AFLD determined that the Athlete had admitted the violation and had had failed to submit to sample collection after notification. Further the AFLD finds that there are no grounds for a reduced sanction.
Therefore the AFLD decides on 7 January 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification.
