Facts
The French Golf Federation (Fédération Française de Golf, FFGOLF) charges respondent M45 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 28, 2004, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is a prohibited substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent was sanctioned by the disciplinary committee with a period of ineligibility of 18 months, from which six months conditionally. Respondent had appealed against this decision and was acquitted.
He claimed to have used the stimulant against fatigue because his wife was delivering their first child. Respondent claims that the doping control form was not handed out at him for his signature. Also he objected against the doping control facility and he had refused the control analyses.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 18 months, 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 decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
