Lim Xiaoqing facts for kids

Lim Xiaoqing (born Sun Xiaoqing on August 15, 1967) is a retired badminton player. She was originally from China and later played for Sweden. Lim Xiaoqing became famous for winning many important badminton tournaments. She even reached the rank of World Number 1 in Women's Singles in March 1995.

She won five gold medals at the European Badminton Championships. This included a gold in women's singles in 1994. She also won two gold medals in women's doubles and two in mixed team events. One of her biggest wins was the prestigious 1995 All England Open. She beat Camilla Martin from Denmark in the final match.

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

Lim Xiaoqing's Badminton Achievements

Lim Xiaoqing had a very successful career in badminton. She won many medals in major international competitions.

World Championships Medals

Lim Xiaoqing earned a bronze medal at the World Championships.

• Bronze Medal in Women's Doubles at the 1989 World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. She played with her partner Zhou Lei.

World Cup Medals

She also won several medals at the Badminton World Cup.

• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 1993 World Cup in New Delhi, India. Her partner was Christine Magnusson.
• Silver Medal in Women's Singles at the 1993 World Cup in New Delhi, India.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Singles at the 1995 World Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Doubles at the 1989 World Cup in Guangzhou, China.

European Championships Medals

Lim Xiaoqing was very strong in the European Badminton Championships. She won five gold medals there.

• Gold Medal in Women's Singles at the 1994 European Championships in Den Bosch, Netherlands.
• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 1994 European Championships in Den Bosch, Netherlands. She played with Christine Magnusson.
• Gold Medal in Mixed Team at the 1994 European Championships.
• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 1992 European Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Her partner was Christine Magnusson.
• Gold Medal in Mixed Team at the 1992 European Championships.
• Bronze Medal in Women's Singles at the 1992 European Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Other Major Tournament Wins

Lim Xiaoqing also achieved many victories in the IBF World Grand Prix series. This was a big series of tournaments organized by the International Badminton Federation.

Grand Prix Singles Titles

She won several Grand Prix titles in women's singles:

• Scottish Open: 1991, 1992, 1994
• U.S. Open: 1992, 1993
• Chinese Taipei Open: 1993, 1995
• Dutch Open: 1994
• German Open: 1994
• Singapore Open: 1995
• Denmark Open: 1995
• Thailand Open: 1995
• All England Open: 1995 (a very important win!)

Grand Prix Doubles Titles

She also won many Grand Prix titles in women's doubles, often with her partner Christine Magnusson:

• French Open: 1989 (with Zhou Lei)
• German Open: 1991, 1992
• Scottish Open: 1991, 1992
• Malaysia Open: 1992, 1993
• U.S. Open: 1992
• Denmark Open: 1992, 1994
• Chinese Taipei Open: 1993
• Canadian Open: 1993

Nordic Championships

Lim Xiaoqing also won titles at the Nordic Championships:

• Gold Medal in Women's Singles at the 1995 Nordic Championships in Reykjavík, Iceland.
• Gold Medal in Women's Doubles at the 1992 Nordic Championships in Malmö, Sweden, with Christine Magnusson.

See also

In Spanish: Lim Xiaoqing para niños