Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M07 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a regional weightlifting championship, on April 16, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
Respondent did not comment or produce any document during the procedure to explain the presence of the substance detected in the sample.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision, dated August 31, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC will be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published en sent to the parties involved.
