Facts
The French Golf Federation (Fédération Française de Golf, FFGOLF) charges respondent M19 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 4, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of methylenedioxyamphetamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine which are prohibited substances according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had used ecstasy the night before the competition started, despite his lack of sleep and his nervousness at the material time, the person concerned has admitted to playing well and got a very good result in this competition, finishing in the fifth place
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year for which 6 months conditionally, respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the disciplinary committee of the FFGOLF.
2. The sanction imposed by this decision for his remaining term of four months, shall take effect from the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
