Facts
The French Federation for Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo and Associated Disciplines (Fédération Française de Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo et Disciplines Associées FFJDA) charges respondent M24 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a judo tournament on September 27, 2014, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The disciplinary committee of the FFJDA had sanctioned the respondent with a period of ineligibility of 6 months, in which he can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFJDA.
Respondent had used cannabis the week before the doping control during a festivity, he had no intention to enhance his sport performance.
The panel takes in consideration that the respondent is also an educator in his sport and brings others into danger.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 9 months in which he can not take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFJDA or related sports federations.
2. The decision of the disciplinary committe needs to be reformed.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time already spent in provisional suspension and by the sanction of the disciplinary committee.
4. All the results obtained at September 27, 2014, will be cancelled. Points, medals and prizes will be withdrawn.
5. The decision start on the date of the notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
