In July 2015 the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete from the United States Virgin Islands after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis in a concentration above the WADA threshold.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he did not attend the hearing of the FIVB Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete failed explain how the substance came into his body and he argued that the doping control process was unprofessional and improperly performed.
The Panel considered the Athlete’s arguments and concludes that there was no departure of the WADA ISTI and, in any event, could not have caused the Adverse Analytical Finding.
Considering the Athlete gave no explanation and without intention to enhance his performance the FIVB Disciplinary Panel decides on 19 October 2015 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on 31 August 2015.
