Facts
The French Pétanque Federation (Fédération Française de pétanque et jeu provençal, FFPJP)) charges respondent M52 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 12, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and it is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used medication to treat high blood pressure. This medication was the cause of the positive doping test. Medical statements to prove this condition are provided.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
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 for Contact Sport and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Sports de Contact et Disciplines Associées, FFSCDA) charges respondent M50 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a muaythai event on April 3, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis showed the presence of a metabolites of stanozolol, metabolites of metandienone and trenbolone. Al these substances are prohibited substances according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
Respondent didn't give any explanation for the positive result of the doping test. The number and the nature of the prohibited substances are taken into account to determine the sanction.

Decision
1. The sanction is a four years period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized or authorized by the FFSCDA or related federations.
2. The decision (peridod of ineligibility of six months) of September 7, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSCDA will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served by the decision of September 7, 2010.
4. The results obtained at the event on April 4, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
5. The decision starts on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In February 2009 the Federazione Ginnastica d'Italia (FGI), the Italian Gymnastics Federation, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Andrea Gaddi after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cocaine.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard by the Ufficio di Procura Antidoping (UPA), the CONI Anti-Doping Prosecution Office.
Considering mitigating circumstances the FGI Federal Justice Commission decided on 9 December 2008 to impose a 14 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension.

Hereafter WADA appealed the FGI decision of 9 December 2008 with the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping, the CONI Anti-Doping Supreme Court. WADA requested to set aside the FGI decision and argued there were no grounds to impose a less severe sanction on the Athlete.

The Tribunal concludes that the Athlete failed to show how the prohibited substance came into her body. Therefore the CONI Anti-Doping Supreme Court decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the previous FGI decision, i.e. 9 December 2012.

Facts
French Federation Motorized Ultralight Glider (Fédération Française de Planeur Ultra-Léger Motorisé, FFPULM) charges respondent M49 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 13, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on indapamide. Indapamide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and it is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent uses medication against high blood pressure, this medication is the cause of the positive test. He has medical statements to prove this fact, also regarding his age and being a recreative player there is no reason to use dope.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

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Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M48 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 8, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used medicine against high blood pressure from which he suffers since 2008. He has a certificate from his physician to state this fact. However the nature of the prohibited substance and the level on which the respondents takes part in competition it is necessary to impose a sanction.

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

Facts
The French Pétanque Federation (Fédération Française de pétanque et jeu provençal, FFPJP)) charges respondent M47 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 20, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of heptaminol. Heptaminol is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and it is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used medication to treat a pathologic decease from which she suffers for years, she has 2 medical certificates to prove her condition. She used the medication to stimulate the bloodflow to the lower limbs. Also because of her age there is no intention to boost her sport performance.

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

The Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali (FISI), the Italian Winter Sports Federation, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Marko Deflorian after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance cocaine.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard by the Ufficio di Procura Antidoping (UPA), the CONI Anti-Doping Prosecution Office.

The Athlete denied the use of cocaine and stated that the positive test was probably caused by herbal tea consumed in the two days before the doping test. Laboratorium analysis confirmed that the herbal thee contained caffeine and coca leaves.
Considering the circumstances and the evidence in this case, the FISI Disciplinary Commission acquitted the Athlete on 18 September 2008 due to no fault or negligence.

Hereafter WADA appealed the FISI Decision of 18 September 2008 with the CONI Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping. WADA requested to set aside the decision of the FISI Disciplinary Commission and argued there were grounds to impose a period of ineligibility between 8 and 24 months on the Athlete.
The Tribunal concludes that the Athlete had no intention to enhance his sport performance, but also acted negligently. Considering the circumstances and delays in this case, the CONI Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping decides to impose a 18 month period on the Athlete, starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 19 February 2008.

Facts
The French Federation for Contact Sport and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Sports de Contact et Disciplines Associées, FFSCDA) charges respondent M46 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a muaythai event on April 3, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test 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
Respondent didn't gave any explanation for the positive result of the doping test.

Decision
1. The sanction is a six months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized by the FFSCDA or related federations.
2. The decision of September 7, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSCDA will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served by the sanction of September 7, 2010.
4. The results obtained at the event on April 4, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
5. The decision starts on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Parachute Federation (Fédération Française de Parachutisme, FFP) charges respondent M44 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a parachuting event on August 20, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The respondent used the cocaine the weekend before the doping test, during a festivity with friends. There was no intension to enhance his sport perfomance.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFP.
2. All the results obtained at August 20, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
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 for Contact Sport and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Sports de Contact et Disciplines Associées, FFSCDA) charges respondent M43 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a K1 event on May 8, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test 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
Respondent did mention the occasionally use of cannabis 8 days before the match on the Doping Control Form. But he didn't provide an explanation why it had entered his body.

Decision
1. The sanction is a six months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized by the FFSCDA.
2. The decision of September 7, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSCDA will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served by the sanction of September 7, 2010.
4. The results obtained at the event on May 8, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
5. The decision starts on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.