Facts
The French Federation for Contact Sport and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Sports de Contact et Disciplines Associées, FFSCDA) charges respondent M43 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a K1 event on May 8, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis 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
Respondent did mention the occasionally use of cannabis 8 days before the match on the Doping Control Form. But he didn't provide an explanation why it had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a six months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized by the FFSCDA.
2. The decision of September 7, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSCDA will be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served by the sanction of September 7, 2010.
4. The results obtained at the event on May 8, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
5. The decision starts on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
