In November 2008 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lucky Maselesele after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cocaine. After the notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete denied the use of the prohibited substance and stated that he only used his asthma medication.
He argued that he was tested 8 times before and on all occasions he tested negative in his 12 years football career. Three days prior to the competition he had a stomach problem and asked his wife to bring him medication from the pharmacy and he does not think that such medication would contain such prohibited substance. Also the Athlete disputed the validity of the A sample test result.

The Committee concludes that no departure from the ISL occurred in this case and that the Athlete failed to establish how the prohibited substance entered his body.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.

Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M07 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on April 30, 2007, 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 used the cannabis in a recreational setting and claims it was the first and last time he had used it.

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

Facts
The French Cycle Tourism Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclotourismo, FFCT) charges respondent M06 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on September 23, 2007, samples were collected for doping control purposes. His sample tested positive on methylprednisolone. Methylprednisolone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent had used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat a toothache. There was no intention to enhance sport performance. The panel however sees no medical justification for the use of the prohibited substance. And the respondent has no proof that she didn't use the prohibited substance to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFCT or FFC (French Cycling Federation).
2. The decision starts 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 M05 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 12, 2007, respondent provided samples for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of clenbuterol and a metabolite of nandrolone. Clenbuterol and nandrolone are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

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

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years as pronounced by the disciplinary committee of the FFFA on October 5, 2007, but extended to all relevant French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of October 5, 2007, and the period of voluntary suspension.
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 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 a contest on June 29, 2007, samples were taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of furosemide and a metabolite of stanozolol. Furosemide and stanozolol are prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent didn't help in any way during the procedure.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three 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.

Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M03 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on October 25 en 26, 2009, respondent was summoned for doping test purposes. However the respondent refused to attend.

History
The respondent didn't attend the doping control and was difficult to get in touch with. Also his explanations were doubtful and his actions are seen as a deliberate evasion of the doping control. On April 12, 2007, he had received a sanction by the disciplinary committee of the FFA: a period of ineligibility of six months, with three months reprieve.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision of the appeal committee of May 4, 2007.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M02 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 24, 2007, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis 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 had no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three 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 Baseball and Softball Federation (Fédération Française de Baseball et Softball, FFBS) charges respondent M01 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 20, 2007, 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 explains that he uses cannabis five or six times a day, he uses it in a recreational setting and only out of the sports season.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of nine months, as pronounced in the decision dated September 29, 2007, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBS but extended to all relevant French sport organizations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time already served by the voluntary suspension and the decision of September 29, 2007.
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 Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M58 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on May 9, 2009, samples were taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of furosemide. Furosemide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent used medication containing the prohibited substance to treat urinary disorders. She claims not to have known the ingredients of the medication. However an athlete stays responsible for the products he/she uses.

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 French sport organizations.
2. All the results obtained in his competition are 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.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M57 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on April 25, 2009, samples were taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of furosemide. Furosemide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent used medication from her father to cure a problem with water retencion. This medication contained the prohibited substance. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport organizations.
2. All the results obtained at the event on April 25, 2009, are 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.