The New Zealand Olympic Wrestling Union (WNZ) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis.
After notification by WNZ the Respondent filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Tribunal.
Respondent stated he had smoked cannabis in a period he had become depressed as a result of the break-up of his relationship. Hereafter he went back to work and to training for the upcoming competition. Respondent accepted the positive test result and expressed his regrets with the embarrassment he has caused to his sport.
Considering the Respondent had no intention to enhance sport performance the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a reprimand on the Respondent and fines him 250 NZD. The Tribunal orders Respondent to pay costs of 250 NZD to Wrestling New Zealand.
