Facts
The French Federation of Muaythai and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Maythaï et Disciplines Associées, FFMDA) charges respondent M27 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on January 14, 2006, the respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of metandienone which 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 three years in which participant can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFMDA, as pronounced by the disciplinary committee of the FFMDA on March 31, 2006, and extended to related French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M26 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 31, 2006, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) which 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 her 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. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Boxing Federation (Fédération Française de Boxe, FFBoxe) - charges respondent M25 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. After a match on October 3, 2006, respondent didn't attend the doping control.

History
The respondent did went to the doping control room, also he was informed by the sampler, but he left without providing a sample for doping control. Also he didn't provide any explanation and didn't attend the hearing.

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

Facts
The French Free Flight Federation (Fédération Française de Vol Libre, FFVL) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During competition on May 27, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. 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. It is regarded as a specified substance.

History
Respondent admits to have used cannabis a few day before the competition but he had no intention to enhance sport performance.

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

Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M23 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 11, 2006, the respondent refused to provide a sample for doping control purposes.

History
The respondent didn't want to drink to help in performing the doping control and even has an aggressive attitude towards the sampler.

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

Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M22 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 4, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on salbutamol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had mentioned the use of a pharmaceutical product containing salbutamol. He uses this product to treat his asthma from which he suffers since childhood. The panel regards the prescription for the product and the information from his medical files as a legitimate justification for the use of the product.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision, dated January 16, 2007, of the disciplinary committee of the FFR doesn't need to be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M21 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 24, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used pharmaceutical products and claims that one contained prednisolone and prednisone. They were mentioned on the doping control form. However one of the products contained a Beta-2 agonist which wasn't detected during the doping test. The products were used to treat a neglected cold. The panel regards this as a case of self medication which makes it an unjustifiable medical treatment.

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

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 July 15, 2006, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of salbutamol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance to treat chronic asthma. However the amount measured is not in accordance with the medical use of the prohibited substance.

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

Facts
The French Archery Federation (Fédération Française de Tir à l' Arc, FFTA) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 1, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on hydrochlorothiazide which is prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
Respondent had used a pharmaceutical product containing the prohibited substance, he had mentioned this on the doping control form. Respondent is 60 years of age and suffers from high blood pressure. He had a medical certificate from his physician proving the prohibited substance was the wright treatment for his medical condition.
The disciplinary committee of the FFTA had given him a warning and a reprimand in her decision dated December 16, 2006.
The panel considers the medical certificate as a medical justification for the presence of the prohibited substance.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision of the disciplinary committee is cancelled.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M18 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on June 24, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of Salbutamol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used pharmaceutical products, one of these contained the prohibited substance, he had mentioned the use of it on the doping control form. Salbutomol was used to treat asthma but a medical justification for this is necessary. However the amount measured was higher then expected for medical use as described in his medical files.

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 FFHMFAC.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.