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.
The Respondent admitted he had smoked Cannabis at a party a week before the tournament. Respondent had no intention to enhance his sport performance, apologised and requested that he be allowed to continue play softball.
The Tribunal concludes that the 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 warning and a reprimand on the Respondent.
