Facts
The French Squash Federation (Fédération Française de Squash, FFSquash) charges respondent M98 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a squash tournament on April 28, 2012, a sample for a doping test purposes was taken. The sample tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the Word Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used the cannabis in a recreational setting in the days before the doping control. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1 The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFSquash.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served due to the decision of June 29, 2012, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSquash.
3. The decision dated June 29, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSquash will be modified.
4. All the results obtained at the event on February 11, 2012, will be canceled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
5. The decision will start on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
