Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M26 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 28, 2007, 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 used the cannabis on the day of the match, to handle the pressure. There was no intention to enhance his sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (1 month period of ineligibility) dated January 11, 2008, of the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by on month which is the period already served by the decision of January 11, 2008.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
