Facts
The French Kanoe and Kayak Federation Federation (Française de Canoë-Kayak, FFCK) charges respondent M23 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
The respondent admitted in writing and at the hearing that he had used cannabis.
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 The decision will not be published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.