Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M38 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on January 18, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat high blood pressure. Although a medical justification is needed to use this drug, her medical file showed enough evidence about her condition.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning) of March 24, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Billiards (Fédération Française de Billard, FFB) charges respondent M37 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on March 8, 2009, the respondent refused to attend a doping control.

History
The respondent was pressed for time to be able to get the last train to go home, that was the reason for the refusal. The sampler had indicated that he would be checked later. For this reason the sanction is not valid.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (2 years period of ineligibility) of may 16, 2009 by the disciplinary committee of the FFB and the descision (21 months period of ineligibility) of July 4, 2009, by the appeal committee of the FFB should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Ski Federation (Fédération Française de Ski, FFS) charges respondent M36 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a ski event on March 16, 2009, the respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of modafinil. Modafinil is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent suffers from a pathology called narcoleptic or catalepsy. He has medical statements and an electroencephalogram to prove this condition. However the use of modafinil needs a medical justification. Respondent had sent copies of his medical files, from which the panel could conclude the medical need for modafinil.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning and suspension till a therapeutic use exemption is arranged) dated May 26, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFS 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.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M35 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on February 14, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide. Budesonide is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat a chronic rhinitis allergy. The use of this medication was mentioned on the doping control form. However the administration of glucocorticosteroids needs a medical justification.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year
2. The decision (acquittal) of May 19, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Tennis Federation (Fédération Française de Tennis, FFT) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 27, 2009, respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample revealed 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
Respondent had smoked cannabis in the morning of the match. He uses cannabis occasionally in a recreational setting, there was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFT.
2. The decision (three months period of ineligibility), dated September 17, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFT should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
French Federation of Karate and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Karaté et Disciplines Associées, FFK) charges respondent M33 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on January 18, 2009, a sample for a doping test was taken. The sample tested positive for pirbuterol. Pirbuterol is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Pirbuterol is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used medication to treat asthma. She has proof of her medical condition.

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 FFK.
2. The decision (a warning) dated May 4, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFK should be modified
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Motorcycling Federation (Fédération Française de motocyclisme, FFM) charges respondent M32 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a motorcycling event on May 17, 2009, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of propranolol. Propanolol is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had used a pill containing propranolol 2 hours before the motorcycling event. He wanted to relieve the stress because of the dangers of the circuit. He was unaware of the prohibited substance and had no intention to enhance his sport performance.

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 FFM.
2. The earlier decision (six months period of ineligibility also for training and preparation), dated September 11, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFM should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time served in voluntary suspension.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French University Sport Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Universitaire, FFSU) charges respondent M29 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a fencing event on March 19, 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 substance.

History
The respondent claims errors in the doping procedure by the sampler. Also she hadn't used cannabis, the positive test must be because of passive smoking. A test in a private laboratory shows no traces of cannabis. There was no intention to enhance sport performance. However the panel considers the measured amount of cannabis to high to derive from passive smoking. The test in the private laboratory was three months after the doping control and this lab doesn't have the credibility of a testing lab in doping cases. The doping control was not irregular.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFSU or the French fencing federation (FFE).
2. The decision (one year period of ineligibility) dated June 26, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSU should be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of the notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M28 for 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 and terbutaline. These substances are prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and they are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent had used cannabis in a social setting. The terbutaline came from medication of a teammate, she used it to treat her bronchi. She was unaware of the prohibited ingredient. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (three months period of ineligibility) dated May 27, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of May 27, 2009.
4. The decision starts 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 M27 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a water polo match on February 28, 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 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent used medication which contains prednisolone which metabolizes into prednisone. This medication was used to treat tracheitis with spasmodic cough. It was used orally. There are medical certificates to state the use of the medication.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
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.