Facts
The French Federation of Volley-ball (French Volleyball Federation, FFVB) charges respondent M73 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a Volleyball match on May 29, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had been sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the FFVB for two months.
Respondent had used cannabis in a difficult period or social event, but there was no intention to enhance sport performance. The respondent had stopped using cannabis and wants to help with the prevention of getting a drug addiction for youngsters in sport.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFVB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already in served by the decision (two months period of ineligibility) of the disciplinary committee of the FFVB.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee of the FFVB will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
