Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M05 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 17, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body. But it is likely to presume that 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 FFHB.
2. The decision, dated March 23, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
