Facts
The French Pétanque Federation (Fédération Française de pétanque et jeu provençal, FFPJP)) charges respondent M68 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on August 22, 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 information about how the prohibited substance had entered the 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 or authorized by the FFPJP.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served under the decision (three months period of ineligibility), dated November 18, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFPJP.
3. All the results obtained at August 22, 2010, will be cancelled. Medals points and prizes will be withdrawn.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.