In October 2013 the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the International Volleyball Federation, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the American Athlete Kyle Caldwell after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis with a high concentration above the WADA threshold (650 ng/mL). After notification the Athlete was heard for the FIVB Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete admitted the violation and apologised for his actions. He stated that he smoked frequently cannabis in the two weeks before the doping test due to personal problems. He indicated that he didn’t participate in any competition since the end of the Tournament on 28 September 2013 where he provided a sample.
The Panel accepts Athlete’s statement and concludes that he had no intention to enhance his sport performance but also considers that the Athlete’s degree of fault is high due to the high concentration found in his sample. Therefore the FIVB Disciplinary Panel decides to impose a 1 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on 29 September 2013.
