Thai badminton star Pink’s B sample confirms banned substance result
BANGKOK — 28 September 2026, Thai badminton player Pitchamon “Pink” Opas-iamkajorn has had her positive test for the banned substance furosemide confirmed after the result of her B sample matched that of her A sample, according to Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul. Pitchamon was provisionally suspended after testing positive for furosemide, ruling […] The post…
Bangkok, September 28, 2026 - Pitchamon "Pink" Opas-iamkajorn, a renowned Thai badminton player, has been found guilty of using the prohibited substance furosemide, according to Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul. The confirmation came after the result of her B sample matched that of her initial A sample, leading to her provisional suspension from the 2026 Asian Games.
Surasak revealed that the B sample was tested on September 24, 2026, and the result has now been released, aligning with the A sample's findings. Furosemide, often used for cosmetic or medical purposes, is a diuretic that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules apply to athletes, regardless of weight categories or gender. The minister emphasized that Pitchamon could face disciplinary actions, with the mechanism of the substance's entry into her body also under scrutiny.
It is possible that the banned ingredient could have been present in medication or cosmetic products with unclear labeling, leading to unintentional use. Pitchamon will be allowed to appeal the decision.
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