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.

Facts
The French Equestrian Federation (Fédération Française d'Équitation, FFE) charges respondent M18 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 terbutaline. Terbutaline is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had mentioned medication with the prohibited substance on the doping control form. The Respondent transmitted his medical files in which his treatment for asthma is documented as well as his medication containing the prohibited substance. The panel reviews this case as a justified medical treatment.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision (a warning) dated February 8, 2010, of the disciplinary committee should be modified.
4. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Billiards (Fédération Française de Billard, FFB) charges respondent M17 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on February 21, 2009, a sample for a doping test was taken. The sample tested positive for 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.

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

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFB.
2. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the time already served by voluntary suspension and by the decision (3 years period of ineligibility) of the disciplinary committee of the FFB dated June 6, 2009.
3. The decision of June 6, 2009, 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
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M15 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on August 23, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the blood samples showed a high testosterone on epitestosterone level. A complementary spectrometric analysis of the sample revealed an exogenous origin of testosterone. Exogenous testosterone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent claims that the handwriting on the doping control form is not his. He did not knowingly consumed the prohibited substance and wants an DNA analysis of his sample to be sure that it came from his body. However the sample was taken in the presence of two qualified officials.

Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. The results of the cycling event of August 23, 2007, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In August 2013 the Agenţia Naţională Anti-Doping (ANAD), the National Anti-Doping Agency of Romania, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Adrian Poputea after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).

At the hearing the Athlete stated he used a supplement Kwik Energy, purchased for himself and he did not request for the B sample analysis.
The ANAD Hearing Commission decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the decision.

Facts
The French Motor Sports Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile, FFSA) charges respondent M14 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a rally on November 30, 2008, a sample was taken for a doping test. 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, it is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent had used cannabis three days before the doping test, he used the cannabis in a recreational setting during a diner. The reason for using it is to remove his work stress. However driving under the influence of cannabis can be dangerous to the respondent and others.

Decision
1. The sanction will be a period of ineligibility of eighteen months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFSA.
2. The decision (11 months period of ineligibility) of March 18, 2009, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSA should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period allready served in voluntary suspension.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace, FFHG) charges respondent M13 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 6, 2008 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 had used cannabis in a recreational setting during a concert. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which the respondent can't take place in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHG.
2. The decision (a warning) dated March 18, 2009, from the disciplinary committee of the FFHG should be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of September 19, 2009, when the new season for this competition of 2009/2010 is starting.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Triathlon Federation (Fédération Française de Triathlon, FFTri) charges respondent M12 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an athletics event on September 19, 2010, a sample was collected for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisone and prednisolone. These substances are regarded as prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. They are regarded as specified substances.

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

Decision
1. The decision is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestation organized or authorized by the FFTri as pronounced in the decision dated January 13, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFTri but extended to all relevant French sport federations.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.