Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M47 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a handball match on October 9, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance entered the body.
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 FFHB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision (period of ineligibility 4 months) dated January 9, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
