Facts
The French Boxing Federation (Fédération Française de Boxe, FFBoxe) - charges respondent M55 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 19, 2009, a sample for a doping test purposes was taken. The sample tested positive on 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 had used the prohibited substance in a private setting do deal with some personal problems she faced. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBoxe.
2.. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the period already served by the decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated March 30, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBoxe.
4. The decision, dated March 30, 2010, by the appeal committee of the FFBoxe should be modified.
5. The decision starts on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
