Facts
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) alleges Ainsly Robinson (the athlete) for a violation of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). On the weekend of May 14 and 15, 2005, Mr. Robinson competed at the National Senior Wrestling Championships, which took place in Renfrew, Ontario. On Sunday, May 15th, he was notified that he had been selected for doping control. His sample was positive for the presence of cocaine and metabolites. Cocaine is a prohibited substance on the 2005 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The athlete has a job as security. He confiscated a brown bag with a powdery substance and put it in the bag of his pants. Probably this bag contained cocaine and was absorbed by his skin. He was unaware that this substance could be absorbed by his skin.
Decision
In view of the presence of cocaine and metabolites in his sample, it was acknowledged that an anti-doping rule violation occurred.It cannot be concluded that there are exceptional circumstances which would justify the elimination or reduction of the penalty for such a violation. In accordance with the CADP, the penalty required to impose for a first anti-doping rule violation is a two year period of ineligibility from sport and permanent ineligibility for direct financial support from the Government of Canada. The period of ineligibility shall run from the date of the decision, provided that the period of provisional suspension shall be credited against the total period of ineligibility.
