AFLD 2009 FFTri vs Respondent M50

10 Dec 2009

Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M50 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on may 24, 2009, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a nikethamide and it's metabolite. Nikethamide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent uses a pharmaceutical product against cramping or a state of hypoglycemia. She wasn't warned by her pharmacist about the prohibited substance. However she didn't mention her profession to the pharmacist, and she isn't an inexperiened athlete also she didn't mentioned the use of the product on the doping control form.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 2 months
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility) of January 13, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri should be modified.
3. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFSquash vs Respondent M49

12 Oct 2009

Facts
The French Squash Federation (Fédération Française de Squash, FFSquash) charges respondent M49 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a squash event on June 6, 2009, respondent didn't attend the doping control.

History
The respondent had used cannabis ten days before the doping control. He feared the consequences for that reason he didn't attend the doping control.

Decision
1 The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by FFSquash.
2. The decision (period of ineligibility on three years) dated August 12, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSquash should be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 UFOLEP vs Respondent M48

10 Dec 2009

Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M48 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on March 29, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.

History
Respondent was unable to explain how the prohibited substance had entered his body. He thinks it's a malice act of an competitor or spectator handing over a bottle with the prohibited substance.

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

AFLD 2009 UFOLEP vs Respondent M47

10 Dec 2009

Facts
The French Federation for Public Physical Education (Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Éducation Physique, UFOLEP) charges respondent M47 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on June 6, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone. This substance is prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.

History
Respondent had used medication containing the substance detected in the urine; he claimed to have acted for therapeutic purposes, to treat chronic allergy of rhinitis, a treatment was prescribed several months ago; he produced in support of his statements, two certificates from his physician, and the results of an allergy test. However the amount measured is inconsistent with the use for medical reasons.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the UFOLEP.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility) dated July 4, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the UFOLEP will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time already served in voluntary suspension and by the decision of July 4, 2009.
4. The decision start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2009 FFHG vs Respondent M46

10 Dec 2009

Facts
The French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace, FFHG) charges respondent M46 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 30, 2008 a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. These are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent had used medication containing prednisolone and being metabolized into prednisone. He claims therapeutic reasons for the use of it to treat rhinitis and acute sinusitis. The disciplinary committee of the FFHG at first made the decision on March 18, 2009, for a period of ineligibility of one year. But later the appeal committee of the FFHG changed the decision on June 5, 2009, into a warning.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one month in which the respondent can't take place in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHG.
2. The decision (a warning) dated March 18, 2009, from the appeal committee of the FFHG should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension and the decision of March 18, 2009.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

AFLD 2011 FFL vs Respondent M45

10 Dec 2009

Facts
The French Wrestling Federation (Fédération Française de Lutte, FFL) charges respondent M45 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The respondent didn't provide his whereabouts data as part of the registered testing pool.

History
The respondent explains he didn't respond because of his language problems, he is Russian from origin.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFL.
2. The decision (period of ineligibility of four months as well as not taking part in training leading), dated August 1, 2009, from the disciplinary committee of the FFL 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 FFA vs Respondent M44

26 Nov 2009

Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M44 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on July 12, 2009, respondent was asked to provide an urine sample for doping test purposes.

History
The respondent was unable to comply due to dehydration. Even after three hours in which he drank water he was unable to comply. He left the doping control area knowing the consequences on his behalf.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized by the FFA.
2. All the results obtained at the event of July 12, 2009, will be 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.

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 FFBB vs Respondent M39

26 Nov 2009

Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M39 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 21, 2009, 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 substances.

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

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 FFBB.
2. The decision (a warning) dated July 25, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
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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