"Omsin Sasipaporn" revealed she was subjected to doping control by the Chinese hosts after a dominant display that led the Thai women's volleyball team to win the 2026 Asian Championship.
On 1 September 2026, "Omsin" Sasipaporn Chanthavisut, a key outside hitter for the Thai national team, disclosed after the 2026 Women's Volleyball Asian Championship that she was called by the Chinese hosts to undergo a doping test following her consistently outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Sasipaporn was a crucial player for the Thai women's volleyball team, especially in the final where she helped Thailand defeat China to claim the 2026 Asian Championship and make history by qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games for the first time. She scored 28 points in that match, including 25 spikes and 3 ace serves.
When asked by reporters what she ate to deliver such powerful spikes, Sasipaporn replied, "I was also subjected to a doping test."
She expressed happiness at receiving the Best Outside Spiker award and said she wanted to dedicate it to everyone, not just herself. Regarding her two consecutive ace serves at the end of the third set, she said, "I thought about how to widen the lead because I just wanted to be champions."
"Omsin" Sasipaporn Chanthavisut earned the Best Outside Spiker award at the 2026 Asian Championship, having scored a tournament-high 104 points from offensive play.