Facts
The French Federation for Savate, French Boxing and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Savate Boxe Française et Disciplines Associées, FFSBFDA) charges respondent M77 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on January 14, 2012, 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 (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent explained that he is addicted to cannabis.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFSBFDA.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the earlier decision, dated April 10, 2012, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSBFDA.
3. The earlier decision, dated April 10, 2012, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSBFDA will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. All the results obtained at the event on January 14, 2012, will be canceled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
