Jaqueline Lima

In an era defined by global sporting unity and fierce competition, Jaqueline Lima emerged as a force that completely redefined badminton in Brazil. Born on 23 April 2001 in Teresina, Piauí, she first touched a racket at age nine - drawn by a simple fair near her home. That early enchantment turned into steely ambition as she joined the national team in 2016, and by 2017 she had secured her first senior international crown at the Brazil International Challenge alongside Sâmia Lima.

However, the path was not always smooth. Young, determined, and often misunderstood in a sport still growing in her homeland, Jaqueline turned isolation and doubt into resolve. She trained tirelessly, balancing studies and sport, inching her way through junior tournaments - capturing the U17 Pan Am Junior doubles gold in 2016.

This momentum led to even greater triumphs. In 2018 she helped her team win bronze at the Summer Youth Olympics. In 2019, she stood on the podium twice at the Pan American Games with bronze in both women's and mixed doubles. Alongside those medals, she lifted the banner of South American badminton after a mixed title in 2019.

With every swing, every drop shot and every double smash, she molded a new legacy - inspiring young athletes across Latin America to believe that global badminton's halls aren't reserved for old powers alone. Today she remains active on the BWF World Tour as of 2025, embodying perseverance and the spirit of competition.

The whispers of Jaqueline Lima's genius echo still, a testament to a life dedicated to passion and marked by her Brazil International Challenge victory.