Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M59 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on February 6, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any explanation about how the prohibited substances had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a six months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already server under the decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated April 13, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC.
3. The decision, dated April 13, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
