Facts
The French Pelota Federation (Fédération Française de Pelote Basque, FFPB) charges respondent M11 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on April 14, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of metabolites of cocaine and cannabis. Cocaine and cannabis are prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified prohibited substance.
History
The respondent admitted the use of cannabis in a recreational setting. However the cause of the detected cocaine was not a voluntary act he thinks it was mixed in a cigarette he had smoked.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFPB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension and the decision of August 16, 2010, from the disciplinary committee of the FFPB.
3. The decision of August 16, 2010, from the disciplinary committee of the FFPB will be reformed.
4. The decision starts on the date of notfication.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
