Overview
- Effective November 7, the French Ski Federation imposed a six‑month suspension with five months suspended, barring Simon from FFS and IBU events and trainings for one month.
- She will miss the Biathlon World Cup opener in Östersund on November 29 and is expected to return for Hochfilzen in mid‑December, preserving her path to Milan–Cortina 2026.
- Simon was also fined €30,000, with €15,000 suspended, payable within six months to the FFS and earmarked for youth biathlete training.
- Her decision not to appeal follows an October court conviction in Albertville, where she admitted the facts and received a three‑month suspended prison sentence and a €15,000 fine.
- The Biathlon Integrity Unit has signaled it could review the case under its code, as sponsor positions and team cohesion questions remain unresolved.