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.

Facts
The French University Sport Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Universitaire, FFSU) charges respondent M26 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a karate event on March 15, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The 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 and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent uses medication which contains the prohibited substance to treat an asthma condition. He has reports to confirm this.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted, which means that the decision, dated June 26, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSU doesn't need to be modified.
2. The decision will start on the date of the notification.
3. 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 M25 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 prednisolone and prednisone. These are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent used medication containing prednisolone to cure a ear, nose and throat infection. His mother, a physician, had provided the prescription. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility) 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 Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M20 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on December 28, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

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

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC, as pronounced by the disciplinary appeal committee of the FFC, but 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 Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on October 26, 2009, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The 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 and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent uses an inhaler to treat asthma. He has proof from his pneumonologist and test results from blood analysis about his condition.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility) of January 13, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFTri should be modified.
3. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.