In three years, Lim has made the giant leap from watching the Asian Qualifiers for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2009 as a ball girl to starring in Singapore's win at the Asian Women 15s 2012 Div II tournament. We spoke to the multi-sport athlete in her varsity days about why she finally gave up all the other disciplines for rugby.
Age: 24
Occupation: Home Affairs Senior Executive
How long have you been playing rugby union?
I played my first 15s season in 2011 club
league games, and since then I have had the fortune to play for the club in
Hong Kong and Perth for our club tours. Also, I was fortunate to be able to
represent Singapore in test matches and most recently, the Division II
Championships in Manila.
How did you start playing rugby?
I
was playing Touch Rugby for Temasek Hall in NUS, when the then newly-formed NUS
contact rugby was recruiting. With a bunch of other misfits like me, the NUS
team played our first 7s tournament in 2009 (and won!). I say, never underestimate the
powers of youth and enthusiasm.
What other sports do you play besides rugby (and at what
level)?
I was a martial arts pugilist before I
retired in 2007.
(Okay I meant I competed in Wushu for the most of my schooling life.)
(Okay I meant I competed in Wushu for the most of my schooling life.)
Also, I played many sports for Hall - Soccer, Touch, Floorball, Handball, and Softball. I also went on to play Handball for NUS, and the then National Team.
