The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency (NZSD) and the New Zealand Federation of Bodybuilders (NZFBB) have reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent after his sample tested positive for the substance Cannabis.
The Respondent used the cannabis at a party two weeks before the tournament and was unrelated to the competition. The Tribunal accepted Respondent's evidence that he does not take performance enhancing drugs and that he was unaware cannabis was a banned substance. Respondent apologised and expressed concern at the damage he may have caused Boxing NZ and his sport.
The Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a reprimand and a warning on the Respondent. Each party will bear their own costs.
