Facts
The French Pétanque Federation (Fédération Française de pétanque et jeu provençal, FFPJP)) charges respondent M22 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 26, 2010, 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 it is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any explanation about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFPJP.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated October 1, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFPJP.
3. The decision, dated October 1, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFPJP 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.
