Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M39 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 21, 2009, 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 and is regarded as a specified substances.
History
The respondent didn't provide any explanation about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (a warning) dated July 25, 2008, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
