Facts
The French Tennis Federation (Fédération Française de Tennis, FFT) charges respondent M34 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on June 27, 2009, respondent provided a sample for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample revealed 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
Respondent had smoked cannabis in the morning of the match. He 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 six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFT.
2. The decision (three months period of ineligibility), dated September 17, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFT should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
