Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M104 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 13, 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). Cannabis 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 decision is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served under the decision (three months period of ineligibility) dated March 30, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFBB.
4. The decision dated March 30, 2011, from the disciplinary committee of the FFBB will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
