Biathlon: Julia Simon can once again take part in national and international competitions
A few hours ago, at midnight to be precise, the one-month suspension imposed on Julia Simon by the French Ski Federation’s (FFS) national disciplinary committee came to an end.
So, in contrast to the period from November 7 to December 7, and in the words of the federal press release that announced the sanction, the biathlete from Les Saisies (Savoie) can once again “take part in competitions and training organised or authorised by the FFS and the IBU”.
To put it plainly, this means that she is once again eligible for selection to the French team and that, in all likelihood, she will be making her World Cup comeback this week in Hochfilzen (Austria). Although she was unable to test herself in real conditions, it now remains to be seen what physical and mental shape the ten-time world champion will be in.
Julia Simon is still serving a five-month suspended sentence in this case. In October, she was given a three-month suspended prison sentence and fined €15,000 by the Albertville court (Savoie) for theft and fraud.
- “I recognise the facts”: Julia Simon admits to theft and fraud at her trial
- Julia Simon given three-month suspended prison sentence and fined €15,000 in bank card fraud case
- Sentencing of Julia Simon: reaction from the French Ski Federation, which “takes note” of the verdict
- Julia Simon case: FFS national disciplinary committee to meet on 6 November
- “Such behaviour may fall under the code of integrity”: Julia Simon could also be sanctioned by the Biathlon Integrity Unit
- Julia Simon case: how the FFS national disciplinary committee will proceed and the range of sanctions it may impose
- The penalty has been imposed: Julia Simon has been suspended for six months, five of which have been suspended, by the French Ski Federation’s National Disciplinary Commission.
- No training camp or races in Bessans, unable to take part in the Östersund World Cup, eligible for selection for the Olympics: the sporting consequences of Julia Simon’s one-month suspension.
- Julia Simon case: La Beaufortaine does not appeal against her one-month suspension
- Julia Simon suspended for one month: the Biathlon Integrity Unit is waiting for the end of the appeal period to “examine the decision”.
- After Julia Simon’s conviction and sporting suspension, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet says: “The only thing I need is respect and fair play”.
- Suspended, Julia Simon trains on her skis at La Féclaz and continues to keep in touch with her French team coaches.
- The Biathlon Integrity Unit is currently examining the Julia Simon case: “This analysis will be completed by the end of the week”.
- Martin Fourcade on the handling of the Julia Simon affair: “The group has kept its unity, even if it’s not easy”.
- Marie Dorin-Habert gives her opinion on the Julia Simon affair in the French team: “We’re lucky to have victims who manage to keep their composure”.
- Bank card theft case: the Biathlon Integrity Unit decides not to sanction Julia Simon, who will be able to take part in the Hochfilzen World Cup
