AFLD 2009 FFGOLF vs Respondent M06

12 Feb 2009

Facts
The French Golf Federation (Fédération Française de Golf, FFGOLF) charges respondent M06 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May, 17, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body, however he did mention on the doping control form the use of cannabis on the day of the doping control. The panel made the assumption that the cannabis wasn't used to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which repondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the disciplinary committee of the FFGOLF.
2. All the results obtained at May 17, 2008, are cancelled. Medals points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFG vs Respondent 51

10 Dec 2009

Facts
The French Gymnastics Federation (Fédération Française de Gymnastique, FFG) charges respondent 51 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 31, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. These substances are prohibited according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and they are regarded as specified substances.

History
Respondent had at least three nasal sprays daily between 25 and 31 May 2009, using a pharmaceutical containing prednisone and
prednisolone to treat, in his own words, an allergic acute sinusitis in the aftermath of conjunctivitis rhinitis. He also mentions such
administration on the doping control form.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one month in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFG.
2. The decision (no disciplinary sanctions) dated August 7, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFG should be modified.
3. The decision start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be publisched and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFFA vs Respondent M43

26 Nov 2009

Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M43 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 23, 2009, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of salbutamol. Salbutamol is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had used medication that contained the prohibited substance, he used it to treat a condition of his bronchi. The respondent sent several medical documents, a copy of the request for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) and the results of two pulmonary function tests to the l'Agence française de lutte contre le dopage (AFLD). However the specific documents for getting approval are not enclosed. The measured level of salbutamol contradicts the medical use.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFFA.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility as well as training lead) dated May 6, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFFA should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension and by the decision of May 6, 2009.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFFA vs Respondent M42

26 Nov 2009

Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M42 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 23, 2009, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had mentioned the product containing the prohibited substance on the doping control form. He used it to treat his condition of asthma. He has medical proof of this condition. The panel considers his proof as a valid medical justification.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (three months period of ineligibility) dated May 6, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFFA should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFFA vs Respondent M04

12 Feb 2009

Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M04 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 28, 2008, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used the cannabis before the match in a social setting. He uses cannabis occasionally, but there is no intention to enhance his sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFFA.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFE vs Respondent M18

3 Sep 2009

Facts
The French Equestrian Federation (Fédération Française d'Équitation, FFE) charges respondent M18 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules.
During an event on October 18, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of terbutaline. Terbutaline is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had mentioned medication with the prohibited substance on the doping control form. The Respondent transmitted his medical files in which his treatment for asthma is documented as well as his medication containing the prohibited substance. The panel reviews this case as a justified medical treatment.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning) dated February 8, 2010, of the disciplinary committee should be modified.
4. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFC vs Respondent M20

3 Sep 2009

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M20 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on December 28, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC, as pronounced by the disciplinary appeal committee of the FFC, but extended to all relevant French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFC vs Respondent M15

18 Jun 2009

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M15 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 23, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the blood samples showed a high testosterone on epitestosterone level. A complementary spectrometric analysis of the sample revealed an exogenous origin of testosterone. Exogenous testosterone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent claims that the handwriting on the doping control form is not his. He did not knowingly consumed the prohibited substance and wants an DNA analysis of his sample to be sure that it came from his body. However the sample was taken in the presence of two qualified officials.

Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The results of the cycling event of August 23, 2007, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFC vs Respondent M08

5 Mar 2009

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M08 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 4 and July 15, 2008, blood and urine samples were taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the blood samples showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent admits the use of the prohibited substance in order to enhance his sport performance. However he doesn't say anything about how he used it and from where he had gotten it.

Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served under the decision, dated January 26, 2009, by the tribunal of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).
3. All the results obtained at the Tour de France 2008 are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFC vs Respondent M03

22 Jan 2009

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M03 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 3 and July 15, 2008, blood samples and on July 8, 2008, an urine sample were taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the blood samples showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substances had entered his body.

Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. All his results on the Tour de France 2008 are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

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