Onuma Sittirak (Thai: โอญมะ ศิทธิรักษ์; born 19 March 1992) is a Thai professional volleyball player who has competed as an outside hitter for the Thailand women's national volleyball team and various clubs in the Thailand Volleyball League. She is recognized for her powerful attacking and defensive capabilities and has been a regular member of the national squad in international competitions throughout the 2010s.
Early life and education
Onuma was born in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Details of her early education and how she began playing volleyball are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Physical attributes
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Weight: 68 kg (150 lb)
- Spike reach: 305 cm (10 ft 0 in)
- Block reach: 298 cm (9 ft 9 in)
Club career
- Khonkaen VC – 2008 to 2013
- Idea Khonkaen – 2013 to 2014
- Nakhon Ratchasima – 2014 to 2020
- Diamond Food – 2020 onward (as of the latest available season)
During her tenure with these clubs, Onuma contributed to multiple league championships and cup victories in the Thailand Volleyball League, though specific season titles are not exhaustively recorded in the public domain.
International career
Onuma was first selected for the Thailand women's national volleyball team in 2008 and remained a squad member through at least 2021. She participated in a range of regional and continental tournaments, including:
- Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) – Competed in multiple editions, where Thailand consistently secured gold medals in women's volleyball.
- Asian Games – Represented Thailand in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions, helping the team achieve podium finishes.
- Asian Women's Volleyball Championship – Part of the national roster in several championships, contributing to Thailand’s medal-winning performances.
- FIVB World Grand Prix / Nations League – Played in various editions of the World Grand Prix and its successor, the Nations League, representing Thailand on the global stage.
Playing style
As an outside hitter, Onuma is noted for her strong attacking from both the front and back rows, as well as her reliable serve reception and defensive coverage. Her spike and block measurements place her among the more physically imposing players in the Southeast Asian region.
Honors and recognitions
- Multiple domestic league titles with Nakhon Ratchasima (specific seasons not fully documented).
- Contributed to Thailand’s gold-medal runs at the SEA Games during her national team tenure.
Personal life
Publicly available information about Onuma’s personal life, including education beyond volleyball and activities outside the sport, is limited.
References
- Thailand Volleyball Association – player rosters and competition records.
- Official match reports from the Asian Games and SEA Games.
- Club announcements and season summaries from the Thailand Volleyball League.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from verified sports organizations and official competition records up to the most recent publicly accessible sources.
