Facts
The French Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (Fédération Française de la Montagne et de l'Escalade, FFME) charges respondent M31 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a doping control at the French climbing championship May 27, 2012, a sample was taken from the respondent. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any explanation how the prohibited substance entered his body.
Decision
1. The period of ineligibility will be 6 months, in which the respondent can't participate in competition or manifestations organized by the FFME.
2. All the results from the event on May 27, 2012 will be cancelled and all the medals, points and prizes will be redrawn.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
