Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M78 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on March 6, 2010, 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 uses cannabis occasionally in a recreational setting. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFHMFAC.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period served by the decision (one month period of ineligibility), dated May 18, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFHMFAC.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.