Facts
The French Federation for Savate, French Boxing and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Savate Boxe Française et Disciplines Associées, FFSBFDA) charges respondent M15 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on January 20, 2007, respondent didn't attend the doping control.

History
The respondent was asked verbally to attend the doping control. However the respondent arrived late and said he would withdraw and left the location.

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

Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on November 3, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent denies the use of cocaine, probably it derives from his intimate relations with his partner, which is a regular consumer of this narcotic. He even arranged a hair test on his expense which indicates an extreme low concentration of the prohibited substance. However cocaine is not regarded as a specified substance, for this reason there are no mitigating circumstances for the use of it. Also the panel regards a hair test not valid because this indicates the use over a long period of time and not the recent usage, like an urine test.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFN.
2. The decision (one year period of ineligibility), dated February 29, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of February 29, 2008.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Swimming Federation (Fédération Française de Natation, FFN) charges respondent M23 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on November 3, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample 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 claims that the positive test was caused by passive smoking. However the athlete stays responsible for prohibited substances entering his body.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFN.
2. The decision (a warning), dated May 29, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFN should be modified.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
French Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (Fédération Française de la Montagne et de l'Escalade, FFME) charges M59 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on January 27, 2008, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone which are prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent thinks that the positive test derived from a pharmaceutical product he had used and tablets of an old treatment. It was used to treat a condition of fragile bronchi. He had mentioned the pharmaceutical product on the doping control form, but he had taken more tablets than was prescribed. Also there was no mentioning of the tablets of the old treatment he had used.

Decision
1. The decision (four months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFME) dated May 16, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFME doesn't need to be changed.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
French Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (Fédération Française de la Montagne et de l'Escalade, FFME) charges M52 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on January 19, 2008, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone which are prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent thinks that the positive test derived from a pharmaceutical product he had used. He didn't mention the use on the doping control form.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFME.
2. The first decision (four months period of ineligibility and two months conditional) dated April 3, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFME should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced with one month which as the time already served by the decision of April 3, 2008.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Muaythai and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Maythaï et Disciplines Associées, FFMDA) charges respondent M55 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 9, 2007, the respondent didn't attend the doping control.

History
The respondent claims not to have been informed about the doping control. About his signature under "Notification of control and acknowledgment of receipt" of the doping control form he claims that it is an imitation but later he admitted to have met the sampler.

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

Facts
The French Federation of Muaythai and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Maythaï et Disciplines Associées, FFMDA) charges respondent M50 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 9, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample 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 had used cannabis three day before the match, it was used in a recreational setting, there was no intention to enhance sport performance.

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

Facts
The French Wrestling Federation (Fédération Française de Lutte, FFL) charges respondent M45 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 8, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of te sample showed the presence of prednisolone 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 containing the prohibited substance. It was used as a anti-inflammatory drug to treat pain in the neck and right arm. The medication was mentioned on the doping control form and the application for a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) was sent in late because the respondent was unfamiliar with the procedure.
The disciplinary committee of the FFL had sanctioned a period of ineligibility of three months but the appeal committee of the FFL changed it in a warning.
The panel has viewed his medical record including reports of medical examinations. The administration of the drug is consistent with the treatment of the injury.

Decision
1. The decision (a warning), dated April 27, 2009, from the appeal committee of the FFL doesn't need to be modified.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation for Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo et Disciplines Associées FFJDA) charges respondent M58 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a judo tournament on June 3, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of furosemide which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing furosemide to treat a swollen ankle. He didn't mention the use of this product on the doping control form, although he as a prescription from a general practitioner. However the medical prescription (used for arterial hypertension and renal cedemes of cardiac or liver) doesn't match the treatment for a swollen ankle.

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

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Facts
The French Federation for Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo et Disciplines Associées FFJDA) charges respondent M29 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a judo tournament on April 21, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Prednisone and prednisolone are regarded as specified substance.

History
The respondent suffers from an anatomical abnormality. Five days before the doping control he took injections with the prohibited substances to treat back pain. He had mentioned the use of the pharmaceutical product on the doping control form. He had no intention to enhance his sport performance. He took a risk with the treatment to be sure to participate in the tournament.

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