Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M125 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 26, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis above the threshold value. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used the prohibited substance during her vacation in a recreational setting. There was no intention to enhance performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFHB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served under the sanction, dated August 11, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB (3 months period of ineligibility).
3. The decision of August 11, 2011, should by modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
