From being dropped by BAM to badminton world champion: Genevie Lim urged to chase Olympic dream

By Karen Bong KUCHING, Oct 20: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) hopes rising badminton star Genevie Lim, who was once dropped by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) due to health issues, can overcome the odds and eventually represent Malaysia at the Olympic Games as she prepares to compete at senior level. SBA secretary Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad said the association was proud of Lim’s remarkable comeback, which culminated in her historic women’s doubles triumph at the…

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“We are very proud because this is a beautiful moment for Sarawak badminton and also Malaysia,” he said when accompanying Lim on a courtesy call on Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUNS) Complex media room today.
Wan Khalik said SBA had taken Lim back into its fold, providing her with training and opportunities to compete in tournaments to help rebuild her career.
Following her performances at the national Under-18 and Under-21 tournaments, SBA, on the recommendation of its president Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, recommended that BAM reinstate her.

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KUCHING, Oct 20: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) hopes rising badminton star Genevie Lim, who was once dropped by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) due to health issues, can overcome the odds and eventually represent Malaysia at the Olympic Games as she prepares to compete at senior level.

SBA secretary Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad said the association was proud of Lim’s remarkable comeback, which culminated in her historic women’s doubles triumph at the World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.

He said the 18-year-old had demonstrated resilience and commitment after being dropped by BAM more than a year ago, with SBA stepping in to support her return to competitive badminton.

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