Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Organization ("UKAD") charged Laurent Irish (the "Athlete") for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules (ADR). On November 13, 2012, the Athlete provided an in-competition sample. His sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (cannabis). On December 11, 2012, the Athlete admitted the Charge in writing. He also waived his right to have the B sample tested. On December 19, 2012, the Athlete was interviewed by UK Anti-Doping. The Athlete sought mitigation for elimination or reduction of the Period of Ineligibility for specified substances under specified circumstances.
History
The Athlete asserted that he ingested the cannabis at a time when he was out-of-competition. UK Anti-Doping accepts this assertion and in particular accepts that the explanation is consistent with the concentration of cannabis detected in the Sample. UK Anti-Doping notes that cannabis is not believed to be of performance-enhancing benefit for the sport of basketball.
Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation in accordance with ADR 2.1 has been established;
2. A period of ineligibility of ten weeks shall be the Consequence imposed pursuant to Anti-Doping Rule 10.4;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced on November 26, 2012 and will expire at midnight on 3 February 2013; and
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10:
