Lim Xiaoqing facts for kids

Lim Xiaoqing (Chinese: 林小青) was born on August 15, 1967, as Sun Xiaoqing (Chinese: 孫小青). She is a retired badminton player. She started her career in China and later played for Sweden.

Lim Xiaoqing was a very successful badminton player. She won many important titles during her career. She even reached the rank of World Number 1 in Women's Singles in March 1995.

She is married to Thomas Kihlström, who was also a Swedish badminton player.

Lim Xiaoqing's Amazing Achievements

Lim Xiaoqing won many medals and titles in her career. She was especially strong in the European Badminton Championships.

European Championships Success

Lim Xiaoqing won five gold medals at the European Badminton Championships. This shows how dominant she was in Europe.

• In 1992, she won gold in Women's Doubles and Mixed Team events. She also earned a bronze medal in Women's Singles.
• In 1994, she won three more gold medals: one in Women's Singles, one in Women's Doubles, and one in Mixed Team.

World Cup Medals

Lim Xiaoqing also achieved great results at the Badminton World Cup.

• In 1993, she won a gold medal in Women's Doubles. She also took home a silver medal in Women's Singles.
• In 1995, she won a bronze medal in Women's Singles.
• Earlier, in 1989, when she played for China, she won a bronze medal in Women's Doubles.

World Championships and Other Wins

Lim Xiaoqing also earned a bronze medal at the World Championships in 1989 for Women's Doubles.

One of her biggest wins was at the famous 1995 All England Open. She won the Women's Singles title there, beating Camilla Martin from Denmark in the final match.

She also won many titles in the IBF World Grand Prix series, which were important tournaments around the world. These wins helped her become the World Number 1 player.

See also

In Spanish: Lim Xiaoqing para niños