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FIA 2014 FIA vs Pál Lónyai - CAS-appeal
June 16, 2014

In September 2013 the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against Pál Lónyai (the Driver) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cocaine.
After notification the FIA ordered a provisional suspension and the Driver was heard for the FIA Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee (ADC).

The ADC concludes that the Driver has established that he bore no fault or negligence in this case.
Therefore the FINA ADC decides only for disqualification of the competitive results obtained by the Driver during the event, with all of the resulting consequences, including forfeiture of any trophies, points and prizes.

Facts
The French Golf Federation (Fédération Française de Golf, FFGOLF) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 4, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of methylenedioxyamphetamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine which are prohibited substances according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used ecstasy the night before the competition started, despite his lack of sleep and his nervousness at the material time, the person concerned has admitted to playing well and got a very good result in this competition, finishing in the fifth place

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year for which 6 months conditionally, respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the disciplinary committee of the FFGOLF.
2. The sanction imposed by this decision for his remaining term of four months, shall take effect from the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Badminton Federation (Fédération Française de Badminton, FFBad) charges respondent M18 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on April 30, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The 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 used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat asthma and respiratory problems. This was mentioned on the doping control form. He needs the medication to treat an immediate asthma attack, and has pulmonary function tests reports to prove his medical state.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision will be not be published, it will be sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M17 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletic event on November 27, 2005, respondent was asked to provide a doping sample.

History
Respondent was unable to produce enough urine for the doping test, he didn't want to wait and went home. The sample was tested anyway and the results where negative.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Olympic Committee (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français, CNOSF)) charges respondent M16 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on October 30, 2005, 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 substances according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent admits the use of cannabis a few days before the doping control, he used it in a recreational setting among friends.

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

Facts
The French Rugby League (Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII, FFR XIII) charges respondent M15 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. Respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes during a match on December 17, 2004. Analysis of the sample highlighted the presence of metabolites of nandrolone and a testosterone on epitestosterone ratio in an abnormal high level (spectro analysis shows exogenous metabolites of testosterone). Nandrolone and exogenous testosterone are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent was sanctioned on May 14, 2005, for a two years period of ineligibility by the disciplinary committee of the FFR XIII. During this period he isn't allowed to take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFR XIII.

Decision
1. The sanction by the decision of May 14, 2005, remains but will be extended to all relevant 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 Squash Federation (Fédération Française de Squash, FFSquash) charges respondent M14 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a squash event on March 5, 2005, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone, prednisone and terbutaline which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used medication for a medical condition he suffers from. He did mention the products on the doping control form, his medical file confirms his medical condition. However this is only a justification for the use of the medication terbutaline.

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

Facts
The French Federation of American Football (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M13 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on August 23, 2004, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substances according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent doesn't contest the allegation, he didn't send a written submission and didn't appear at the hearing.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFFA.
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 M10 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 23, 2005, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of budesonide, Budesonide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent, by a decision on October 6, 2005, had received a
sanction of 18 months period of ineligibility, six months conditionally, by the disciplinary committee of the FCC. Respondent appealed against this decision. Respondent claims not to have used any substance to enhance his sport performance, he had used products in a pharmacy against fatigue, these products where mentioned on the doping control form, they don't explain the presence of heptaminol in his sample.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year conditionally in which 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 International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Malcolm Moore and Carel Swanepoel (the players) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. The players underwent a doping control on June 15, 2013. Their samples showed the presence of methylhexaneamine which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The players were using supplements containing the prohibited substance. The supplements were compulsory and provided by the Namibia Rugby Union. The B-samples confirmed the findings of the A-samples. The players hadn't received Anti-Doping education, but they did sign for receiving documentation about doping from the Namibia Rugby Union.
The panel has established how the prohibited substance had entered their bodies, they acknowledge that there was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, commencing on 19 July 2013 (the date on which notification letters were sent by the Board to the Union) and concluding on (but inclusive of) 18 January 2014. In this period they can't participate in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the IRB.