Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M47 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a handball match on October 9, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.

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

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFHB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision (period of ineligibility 4 months) dated January 9, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB will 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 Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M46 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules.
On an athletics event on March 26, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of bambuterol and it's metabolite terbutaline which are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Bambuterol and terbutaline are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent had used medication for therapeutic purposes to treat an asthmatic condition for which he says suffering for several years, he has a certificate from his doctor, and the results of medical examinations that he went through. This situation is regarded as exceptional circumstances.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision dated September 29, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFA is cancelled.
3. The results of the respondent are restored. Medals, points and prize money are returned to him.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme FFC) charges respondent M45 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling match on May 17, 2011, the respondent didn't go to the doping control post.

History
The respondent claimed not to have heard the request to attend the doping control.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC or related federations.
2. The decision dated January 10, 2012, from the disciplinary committee of the FFC will be cancelled.
3. All the results obtained at the cycling match on May 17, 2011, will be cancelled. Consequently medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
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 Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M44 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling match on August 10, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control 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 denies the use of erythropoietin and doubts the doping control proceedings.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 2 years in which the correspondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision dated September 23, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFC will be modified.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Related case:
NADAP 2012 Clayton Failla vs National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta – Appeal
October 11, 2012

In July 2012 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Clayton Failla after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance ephedrine.
After notification the Athlete was provisional suspended and heard fort the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete stated that he suffered from cold and flu and used Dolvan tablets as medication as a remedy when he provided a sample. Also the Athlete argued that he had no intention to play in the competition when his coach choose to let him play although he was reported sick.

The Panel finds that the Athlete suffered from flue and cold at the time of the competition and had no intention to enhance his sport performance. The Panel concludes that the Athlete acted negligently due to using a medication without research of the ingredients, without consulting his doctor and failing to mention the medication on the doping control form.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta decides to impose a 4 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. 20 July 2012.

Facts
The French Federation of Powerboat Racing (Fédération Française de Motonautique, FFM) charges respondent M43 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a powerboat race inshore on September 4, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance on 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, but the concentration was very high which means a high risk for powerboat racing.

Decision
1. The decision dated January 20, 2012 of the disciplinary committee of the FFM is cancelled.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 2 years in which in the respondent can't take part competitions and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFM.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served in voluntary suspension.
4. All the results obtained by the team at September 4, 2011, are cancelled . Consequently medals, points and prizes are withdrawn from the team.
5. 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). During a bodybuilding event on May 7, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of canrenone. Canrenone 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 to treat arterial hypertension, this medication is the cause of the positive test result.

Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision dated August 31, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC is cancelled.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB) charges respondent M41 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a handball match on October 9, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethanose. Betamethasone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

Facts
The respondent used medication for, firstly , a respiratory disease for the which the respondent suffered for several years and , secondly , the consequences of an recent surgery. This medication was the cause of the positive test result. The respondent has medical statement to prove this. However there was no therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for the use of the medication.

Decision
1. A warning was given to the respondent.
2. The decision dated January 16, 2012, from the disciplinary committee of the FFHB is cancelled.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

In May 2012 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Joseph Flask after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance clenbuterol.
After notification the Athlete was provisional suspended and heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete stated that he suffered from asthma and used the medications cataflam and salbutamol which he declared on the doping control form. He admitted he used another substance as pill in between races instead of his usual medication and without a doctor’s prescription.

The Panel concludes that the Athlete consciously made use of a prohibited substance in competition.
Therefore the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension.

Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M31 for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules.
During a cycling match on May 28, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone and prednisone. Prednisolone and prednisone are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited and are regarded as specified substances.

History
The respondent claims that he use of a nasal spray, to treat allergy, was the cause of the positive test.

Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility for one year in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFC or related sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision dated September 8, 2011, by the disciplinary committee of the FFC will be modified (5 months period of ineligibility).
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.