Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M45 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 18, 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.
History
The respondent had used cannabis a week before the match but
denies wanting to improve athletic performance.
The panel acknowledges that the cannabis wasn't use to improve athletic performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBB.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
