Facts
French Wrestling Federation (Fédération Française de Lutte, FFL) charges respondent M61 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 19, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test 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 prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
In written submissions and at the hearing before the disciplinary committee respondent admitted to have used cannabis in the last quarter of the year 2011 , he denies wanting to improve his athletic performance , stating that he used because his sports results did not respond to their expectation. Because of the isolation that followed he started using cannabis.
Decision
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 FFL.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the sanction of the decision (3 months period of ineligibility) dated February 24, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFL.
3. The decision (3 months period of ineligibility) dated February 24, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFL will be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
