Overview
- France’s ski federation disciplinary commission imposed a six-month sanction with five months suspended, effective November 7.
- Under the decision, she will miss the November 29 World Cup opener in Östersund and can return at Hochfilzen on December 12.
- Simon was fined €30,000, with €15,000 suspended, to be paid within six months to the federation for youth biathlon training.
- A French court last month convicted her of theft and credit card fraud and issued a three-month suspended prison sentence.
- She admitted using the bank cards of teammate Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and a team staff member for purchases exceeding €2,000, and both she and the federation have the right to appeal the sporting ruling.