Facts
The French University Sport Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Universitaire, FFSU) charges respondent M23 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a beach-volley tournament on June 10, 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) and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used the prohibited substance in a social setting days before the doping test, there was no intention to enhance sport performances.
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 French sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision, dated October 7, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSU.
3. The decision, dated October 7, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSU 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.
