Facts
The Irish Sports Council (ISC) has reported an Anti-Doping Rule Violation against the Athlete IS-1535 (the Athlete) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis in a high concentration above the WADA threshold.
History
The Athlete admitted the violation and waived his right to test the B sample. The Athlete stated that he had used cannabis with friends before the competition without intention to enhance his performance.
The Panel considered the violation to be a serious in particular having regard to the high level of the specified substance, allthough it was not used to enhance sport performance. In particular Motor Sport Ireland was concerned that the Athlete posed a danger not only to himself but also to other competitors.
Decision
The Irish Sport Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ISADDP) decideds to impose a 9 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection.
