Facts
The French Golf Federation (Fédération Française de Golf, FFGOLF) charges respondent M06 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 a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as specified substances.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body, however he did mention on the doping control form the use of cannabis on the day of the doping control. The panel made the assumption that the cannabis wasn't used to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which repondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the disciplinary committee of the FFGOLF.
2. All the results obtained at May 17, 2008, are cancelled. Medals points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
