The New Zealand Federation of Bodybuilders (NZFBB) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Respondent after her sample tested positive for the substance Cannabis.
After notification the Respondent was heard for the Tribunal. Respondent admitted she had smoked Cannabis while celebrating a cousin’s birthday a fortnight before competition.
The Tribunal accepts that Respondent had no intention to sport performance and the use was unrelated to the sport.
Therefore the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand decides to impose a warning and a reprimand on the Respondent. The Tribunal also decides to disqualify Respondent from the 2006 Senior 72 kg Female national event and that she forfeits all results, titles, medals and prizes won at the event.
