Facts
The French Federation for Savate, French Boxing and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Savate Boxe Française et Disciplines Associées, FFSBFDA) charges respondent M13 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on May 16, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list, it is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used cannabis a week before the doping test in a recreational setting.
Decision
1. The decision, dated October 20, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFSBFDA should be modified.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFSBFDA.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
