Hat-Trick Secured, Lim Eyes Masters

Teen bags doubles, team and all events golds, but says it's not just about medals

- Kimberly Kwek

Making her debut and final appearance at the Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships, Lim Shi En had only one shot at success and the 19-year-old was determined to make a mark.

Lim, who won four titles at the 2023 Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championships, will be overaged for the biennial youth event (20 and under) after 2025.

"I did feel some pressure, wanting to make the most of the opportunity I was given," she said.

"But that same pressure motivated me to give my absolute best and leave with no regrets.

"By reminding myself to focus on the process rather than the outcome, I was able to approach each event with determination."

At the Sunway Megalanes in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, she did just that. After capturing the girls' doubles title with Nur Irdina Hazly on Aug 23, Lim added two more golds on Aug 25 in the team and all-events categories.

In the team event, the Singapore quartet comprising Lim, Hazel Tan, Shirlene Wong and Irdina felled 5,017 pinfalls to edge out South Korea (4,988) and Malaysia (4,796) for the gold.