Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M37 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 prohibited according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had smoked marijuana for several years. There was no intention to enhance sport performance, she used it to ease her sorrows regarding family problems.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated January 27, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified. The period already served leaves a remaining time period of 30 hours
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
