Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M05 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The respondent failed to report three times in "ADAMS" his whereabouts during the fourth quarter of 2010 the first , in the first quarter of 2011 to the last two.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 9 months, in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time allready served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision, dated June 22, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC will be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of the notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In April 2009 the International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Sergey Shushin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance hydrochlorothiazide.
After notification by the Russian Rowing federation a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the FISA Doping Hearing Panel.

The Athlete stated that in March 2009 during training he suffered from a severe back pain. The Athlete was hospitalised and treated with prescribed medications and physiotherapy.
Hereafter the Athlete provided a sample for drug testing in April 2009 and mentioned all the prescribed medication he used on the Doping Control Form. At the doping control the Athlete was surprised to hear that one of the prescribed medication contained a prohibited substance. The Athlete applied immediately for a TUE, but RUSADA rejected his TUE due to his application should have been made 7 days after the beginning of the medical treatment.
The hospital doctor submitted that the used diuretics are one of the normal prescriptions she would prescribe for patients with a back pain condition. The doctor claimed she had no special knowledge related to the treatment of high level Athletes.

The Panel considers the circumstances that the Athlete’s doctors prescribed medications without knowledge of the WADA prohibited list and made no TUE application when the Athlete was treated in the hospital.
The Panel finds that there was no convincing evidence and no justification for the use of the prescribed diuretics for the Athlete’s medical condition.
The Panel rules that the Athlete has not proved to their comfortable satisfaction, that he was not taking the specified substance to enhance performance or to mask a substance which would enhance performance.
Therefore the FISA Doping Hearing Panel decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting at the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 22 April 2009.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) - charges respondent M04 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the "championnat de la zone Nord de culturisme" on May 7, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The sample tested positive on amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. These substances are prohibited according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent didn't comment or produce any document during the procedure to explain the presence of the substances detected in his sample.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility lasting 2 years, in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. All the results obtained at the event on May 7, 2011, are cancelled. Medals, points and prices are withdrawn.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In July 2009 the International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Goran Nedeljkovic after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance amphetamine.
After notification by the Servian National Rowing Federation ordered a provisional suspension and the Athlete was heard for the FISA Doping Hearing Panel.

The Athlete stated that the night prior to the competition he attended a party. There he had a non-alcoholic drink at the party. The Athlete claimed that this drink must have contained a prohibited substance. He argued that this was the only way the substance could have entered.

The Panel finds that the Athlete did not present evidence that he had attended a party or statement from people who may have attended the party. He also did not present any other evidence to support his explanation.
Therefore the FISA Doping Hearing Panel decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting at the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 18 November 2008.

Facts
The French Wrestling Federation (Fédération Française de Lutte, FFL) charges the respondent M03 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the match "championnat d'Alsace par equipes senior de lutte" on February 27, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
Respondent did not comment or produce any document during the procedure to explain the presence of the substance detected in his sample. But the concentration of the prohibited substance is low.

Decision
1. The sanction is a 4 months period of ineligibility in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFL.
2. The decision will start on the date of nitification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In July 2009 the International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Filippo Mannucci after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance testosterone. The Italian Rowing Federation notified the Athlete and a provisional suspension was ordered.
The Athlete filed evidence in his defence and was heard for the FISA Doping Hearing Panel.

The Athlete presented various arguments about the general validity of the testing procedures and possible theories of reasons for false positive results.
The Panel dismiss Athlete’s theories and finds they are either irrelevant or they do not apply to this case. The Athlete also presented no evidence that the testing procedure for the sample collection was conducted improperly.
Therefore the FISA Doping Hearing Panel decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 4 August 2009.

Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M02 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a football match on February 12, 2011, a sample for doping test was taken. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a 6 months period of ineligibility in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFF or related sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary ineligibility.
3. The decision, dated June 15, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In January 2008 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has reported to the International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA) about an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Irina Iarosh after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances oxandrolone, nandrolone and methylnortestosterone.
FISA notified the Athlete and a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in her defence and confirmed she did not attend the hearing of the FISA Doping Hearing Panel.

The Athlete stated she consulted a specialist at a training centre due to a respiratory illness. She wanted to regain her previous level of fitness. She did not mention that she was an Athlete, did not mention the name of the prescribed medication in her statement and was sure that the substance she used was not prohibited. The Athlete did not submit any information to FISA about her respiratory illness or any information from the training centre about Athlete’s treatment.

The FISA panel concludes that Athlete’s explanation is insufficient and finds she was at fault and negligent.
Therefore the FISA Doping Hearing Panel decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 17 January 2008.

Related case:
FISA 2008 FISA vs Russian Rowing Federation (1)
January 27, 2008

On 26 January 2008, the FISA Executive Committee convened a Hearing to consider the status of the Russian Rowing Federation after seven of their Athletes had been convicted of having committed anti-doping rule violations during a twelve month period.
The Executive Committee is empowered to consider sanctions against a member federation under Article 12 of the FISA Anti-Doping Bye-Laws.

In this hearing the FISA Executive Committee considered the gravity of the violations; the lack of cooperation by the Russian Rowing Federation; the refusal to accept responsibility; and their provision of contradictory, inconsistent and deceptive explanations.

Therefore on 27 January 2008 the FISA Executive Committee decided:
1.) to apply the sanction to obligate the Russian Rowing Federation to reimburse FISA for all costs (including but not limited to laboratory fees, hearing expenses and travel) related to these seven violations of these Anti-Doping Rules committed by Russian athletes. This amount is approximately CHF 50’000.00;
2.) to apply the sanction to ban all officials of the Russian Rowing Federation from participation in any FISA activities including, but not limited to, the current office bearers and Board of Directors of the Russian Rowing Federation and all coaches, team support staff and medical staff for a period of one year, commencing on 27 January 2008.
3.) to apply the sanction to fine the Russian Rowing Federation in an amount of CHF 75’000.00. This fine will be directed to augment FISA’s 2008 Anti-Doping Programme.

Hereafter, due to an intervention, all Russian officials and team personnel connected to the violations have been banned from international sport for 3 years.
Considering these Russian measurements the FISA Executive Committee decides:
1.) No additional penalties will be imposed against the Russian Rowing Federation in spite of the nine violations of the World Anti-Doping Code within a 12 month period.
2.) The ban on all Russian Rowing Federation officials from participating in FISA events will not apply to all newly elected officials and newly appointed coaches and medical personnel, effective immediately.
3.) The bans from national and international participation of the nine rowers for the two-year periods stated in those decisions are re-confirmed.
4. An extension is granted of one month, until 30 April 2008, for the reimbursement of all costs related to the anti-doping actions taken by FISA against the Russian rowers; a total of CHF 53’338.00.
5. An extension is granted until 31 May 2008 for the payment of the fine of CHF 75’000.00.

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January 28, 2007
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August 30, 2007
FISA 2007 FISA vs Vladimir Varfolomeev & Denis Moiseev
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FISA 2008 FISA vs Alexander Litvintchev, Evgeny Luzyanin & Ivan Podshivalov
January 14, 2008
FISA 2008 FISA vs Anastasia Fatina & Anastasia Karabelshchikova
February 5, 2008
FISA 2008 FISA vs Russian Rowing Federation (2)
April 4, 2008

On 26 January 2008, the FISA Executive Committee convened a Hearing to consider the status of the Russian Rowing Federation after nine of their Athletes had been convicted of having committed anti-doping rule violations during a twelve month period. The Executive Committee is empowered to consider sanctions against a member federation under Article 12 of the FISA Anti-Doping Bye-Laws.

The Russian Rowing Federation stated that it had taken action after the violations had been committed. The team doctor had been dismissed and the head coach had been demoted (but not dismissed). No other coaches or other personnel had been punished.

In this hearing the FISA Executive Committee considered the gravity of the violations; the lack of cooperation by the Russian Rowing Federation; the refusal to accept responsibility; and their provision of contradictory, inconsistent and deceptive explanations.

Therefore the FISA Executive Committee decides:

1.) to apply the sanction defined in paragraph 12.2 of Article 12 of the Anti-doping Rules, namely, to obligate the Russian Rowing Federation to reimburse FISA for all costs (including but not limited to laboratory fees, hearing expenses and travel) related to these seven violations of these Anti-Doping Rules committed by Russian athletes. This amount is approximately CHF 50’000.00;
2.) to apply the sanction defined in paragraph 12.3.1 a of Article 12 of the FISA Anti-Doping Rules, namely, ban all officials of the Russian Rowing Federation from participation in any FISA activities including, but not limited to, the current office bearers and Board of Directors of the Russian Rowing Federation and all coaches, team support staff and medical staff for a period of one year, commencing on 27 January 2008.
3.) to apply the sanction defined in paragraph 12.3.1. b of Article 12 of the Anti-doping Rules, namely, to fine the Russian Rowing Federation in an amount of CHF 75’000.00. This fine will be directed to augment FISA’s 2008 Anti-Doping Programme.