Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M53 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on January 23, 2010, 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 uses the prohibited substance occasionally in a recreational setting, there was no intention to enhance sport performance especially because he practice the sport on a modest level and plays it for his pleasure.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (two months period of ineligibility), dated April 7, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be cancelled.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
