Facts
The French Federation of Volley-ball (French Volleyball Federation, FFVB) charges respondent M30 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a Volleyball match on November 21, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. 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 used the prohibited substance a few days before the doping test. He didn't use it to enhance his sport performance, but used it to deal with the distress he had from separating from his wife and his right to see his daughter.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFVB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already in served in voluntary suspension and by the decision (two months period of ineligibility), dated January 29, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFVB.
3. The decision starts on the date of the volleyball competition of 2010/2011.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
