Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M71 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on April 18, 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 regarded as specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't contest the doping test result, but throughout the procedure he didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body. The panel concludes that the sport he is practicing and his admittance that there was no intention to enhance 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 (a warning) dated July 25, 2008, of 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.
