Softball New Zealand (SNZ) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent after he tested positive for the prohibited substance Cannabis.
After notification by SNZ the Respondent filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Tribunal.
Respondent admitted the violation and stated he had smoked Cannabis prior the tournament. The Respondent had no intention to enhance performance and he apologized for committing the violation.
The Tribunal concludes that Respondent did not smoke Cannabis for performance-enhancing purposes and the use of cannabis was unrelated to the sport. Therefore the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a reprimand and a warning on the Respondent.
