Overview
- The French Ski Federation’s independent disciplinary commission imposed a six-month sporting ban with five months suspended, effective November 7.
- The sanction covers all FFS and International Biathlon Union events, sidelining her from the November 29 season opener in Östersund but making her eligible for the December 12 World Cup in Hochfilzen.
- She was fined €30,000, with €15,000 suspended, payable within six months to the federation for youth biathlon training.
- The decision follows an October court conviction for theft and credit-card fraud, which brought a three-month suspended prison sentence after she admitted using teammates’ cards for online purchases totaling more than €2,000.
- Both Simon and the federation retain the right to appeal the disciplinary ruling within a short window reported as seven days.