Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M28 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 24, 2009, 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 had used the prohibited substance the day before the doping test in a recreational setting during a birthday party. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months in which respondent can't take part in competitions or manifestations organized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (2 months period of ineligibility), dated January 27, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the period already served under the decision of January 27, 2010.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
