Facts
The French Kanoe and Kayak Federation Federation (Française de Canoë-Kayak, FFCK) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a Kanoe-Kayak event on October 30, 2004, respondent provided a sample for doping test purposes. Analysis of the samples showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
Respondent was already sanctioned in first instant for a period of six months conditionally by the disciplinary committee of the FFCK.
The respondent had admitted the use of cannabis because of being in distress.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months, from which 5 months conditionally, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFCK.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will not be published
4. The decision will be sent to the parties involved.
