Pitchamon Opatniputh provisionally suspended at 2026 Asian Games after positive furosemide test

Pitchamon Opatniputh of Thailand is facing a provisional suspension after testing positive for furosemide at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, according to a Times of India report published on September 21, 2026.

The report identified furosemide as a banned diuretic. It said this is the first provisional suspension linked to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games and that the suspension prevents her from competing or training. The report added that the next steps will determine the final decision in the anti-doping matter.