Facts
The French federation of Full Contact and associated sports (Fédération Française de Sports de Contact et Disciplines Associées, FFSCDA) charges respondent M23 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 11, 2013, a sample for doping test purposes was provided. 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. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent admits at his hearing to have used cannabis
including the day before the control he has been the subjected to. He claims not wanting to improve athletic performance, even saying that taking this substance would have an adverse effects for the practice of the discipline; he states having realized the seriousness of his behavior, both athletically and for his health, he ceased all use of this product since the end of the taxation year 2013; finally, he is willing to be involved in the prevention of such conduct with young athletes with whom he trains.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of nine months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFSCDA and associated federations.
2. All the individual results obtained on May 11, 2013, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
