Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M49 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 22, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used the prohibited substance in a recreational setting and had no intention to increase his sport performance.
Decision
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1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which the 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 (4 months of ineligibility) dated February 13, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB will be modified.
4. The present decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
