Facts
The French Tennis Federation (Fédération Française de Tennis, FFT) charges respondent M87 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 27, 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 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 manifestations organized by the FFT.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision (three months period of ineligibility), dated May 2, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFT.
3. The decision, dated May 2, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFT should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
