Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M12 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on April 28, 2007, samples were taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of canrenone which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent used medication to treat stomach problems, he didn't mention this on the doping control form. However this medication didn't contain the prohibited substance, which means he didn't provide any explanation about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years 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.

In June 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Zane Killian after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance sibutramine.

The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that the source of the positive test is the product Simply Slim, a controversial fat burner and appetite suppresser. He argued that a shoulder injury prevented him from training properly and playing matches on a regular basis. Consequently he became depressed, ate more than usual, trained less and gained weight. Therefore he used the product Simply Slim to suppress his appetite and to lose weight. The Athlete read the label of the product and stated that the prohibited substance was not mentioned on the box.

Without intention to enhance his sport performance the SAIDS Disciplianry Committee decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the Athlete’s last competition he played, i.e. on 19 June 2012.

In April 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Wayne Collin after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances boldenone and hydrochlorothiazide. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete pleaded guilty to the charges and gave an explanation to the committee. The Athlete stated he participated in a 7 day cycling competition where he collapsed on the fourth day and was treated in a medical clinic to recover. After he left the clinic he began to feel uncomfortable in his stomach and was unable to breath. After the competition he felt extremely uncomfortable and his ankles were swollen. Therefore he asked the wife of a fellow Athlete to give him some medication to help him lose the fluid. She provided him medication which he used to get ride of the fluids.

The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 25 April 2012.

In September 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Albert Loubser after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methandienone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted the use of the prohibited substance and stated he needed to obtain a supplement due to he was worried about gaining weight and therefore used a supplement provided by a friend.
After he tested positive he discovered that the substance was Dianabol. He took only 4 of the 20 pills he received after his coach had advised him to stop taking them.

Considering the Athlete is at fault the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 20 April 2012.

In September 2011 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Reghack Muller after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that four or five days before the competition he visited a restaurant where he used and smoked a hubbly-bubbly pipe which contained “a mixture of flavours”.
The Athlete’s statement was sustained by his girlfriend and brother.

Considering the Athlete’s degree of fault is not high, the SAIDS Diciplinary Committee decides to impose a 11 week period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on 27 September up to and including 10 December 2011.

Facts
The French Tennis Federation (Fédération Française de Tennis, FFT) charges respondent M11 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 3, 2007, the 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 10 days before the match. He had used the cannabis in a recreation 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 starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In April 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Gideon Muller after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances methandienone and boldenone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete stated that he used supplements, provided by their pharmacist, for his training sessions in order to restore his energy in time for the next training camp.
The father of the Athlete, Mr. Muller snr, admitted that he arranged the supply of these supplements, a mixture of multi-vitamins and vitamin B, as recommended and provided by their pharmacist, after Gideon Muller showed fatique due to his extra training sessions.
Hereafter Mr. Muller snr saw that Gideon Muller was able to lift considerable heavier weights at the gym, he realised that the pharmacist had sent Gideon Muller the wrong substances.
Mr. Muller snr stated that the pharmacist was not prepared to provide a statement, because he appeared to be afraid of losing his licence.

The Committee accepts the statements of Mr. Gideon Muller and Mr. Muller snr and concludes that Mr. Muller snr was negligence with sending the wrong supplements to Mr. Muller, who had no reason to believe that his father would harm him intentionally. SAIDS also accepts Mr. Muller snr offer to provide substantial assistance in dealing with the pharmacis’t conduct.

Considering the circumstances in this bizarre and undisputed case the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 18 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 17 February 2012. 6 months of such 18 month period is suspended, on condition Mr Muller provides substantial assistance to SAIDS, the criminal authority or professional disciplinary body, which results in:
1.) SAIDS discovering or establishing an anti-doping violation by another Person; or
2.) a criminal or disciplinary body discovering or establishing a criminal offence or the breach of professional rules by another Person, within 6 (six) months of the date of decision i.e. by the 19 December
2012.

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SAIDS 2011_22 SAIDS vs Lebogang Phalula
December 13, 2011
SAIDS 2011_22 WADA vs Lebogang Phalula & SAIDS - Appeal
January 10, 2012
SAIDS 2012_08 SAIDS vs Livingstone Jabanga (1)
July 11, 2012

After two hearings, on 12 April and 1 July 2012, the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee finds Mr. Livingstone Jabanga guilty for the administration or attempted administration to an athlete of the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
On 15 November 2012 the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee convened to deal with the issue of the sanction in the case of Mr. Livingstone Jabanga.

Considering the evidence the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee concludes that an appropriate sanction in this matter would be one of five years ineligibility. SAIDS requested a period of four years, but the Panel is of the view that it is the responsibility on the Panel to consider all relevant circumstances and fix a sanction which it believes is fair and appropriate in the circumstances.
In all of these circumstances in this case the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee, after much debate, decides to impose a 5 year period of ineligibility on Mr. Livingstone Jabanga.

Facts
The French Equestrian Federation (Fédération Française d'Équitation, FFE) charges respondent M10 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on October 18, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone. Betamethasone is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent claims to have used medicine containing the prohibited substance to treat a serious fall from the horse, she has a prescription. There was no intention to enhance sport performance. However the panel considers, from the information in the package of the pharmaceutical drug presented by the respondent, that the stated pathology respondent is suffering doesn't match the therapeutic indications for which the product is obtained.

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

In January 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Enzo Lezzi after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone, metabolite of nandrolone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athelete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The 48 years old amateur cyclist admitted the violation and stated that he suffered from an injury relating to arthritis in the knees. Therefore the prescribed substance Deca Durabolin was administered out of season through double injections in both knee joint by his sister, an apaediatrician. The Athlete’s statement was sustained by his medical file presented to the Committee.

Considering the circumstances in this case the Committee finds that the Athlete bears no significant fault or negligence. Therefore the SAIDS Discliplinary Committee decideds to impose a 15 month period of inelgilibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 21 November 2011.