Facts
The French Federation of Volley-ball (French Volleyball Federation, FFVB) charges respondent M74 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a Volleyball match on October 2, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. 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 is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information 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 manifestation organized by the FFVB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision (three months period of ineligibility, dated April 11, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFVB.
3. The decision, dated April 11, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFVB should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
