The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
After the notification a provisional suspension was ordered and hereafter the Athlete failed to attend the hearing of the Committee.
Considering the presented evidence the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee concludes that the Athlete has violated the SAIDS rules and decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the notification, i.e. 19 July 2012 to 18 January 2013.