Paul Lim

Awards & Honours

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Paul Lim's career is defined by historic firsts and remarkable longevity. He was the first player to achieve a nine-dart finish at the BDO World Championship, a feat that remains a benchmark in the sport. At age 70, he reached the final of the 2024 WDF Lakeside World Championship, and a year later, he became the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship. These achievements are unmatched in darts and have inspired a generation of Asian players.

AwardsPaul Lim's most celebrated achievement is his historic nine-dart finish in 1990, which, while not a formal award, is a landmark in darts history. He won the THE WORLD championship in 2016 on the DARTSLIVE circuit, and was runner-up at the 2024 WDF Lakeside World Championship. These accomplishments have earned him enduring recognition as a legend of the sport.

Records & Feats

First nine-dart finish in BDO World Championship history

Historic First·1990

Achieved a perfect leg of 501 in nine darts during the 1990 BDO World Championship, a historic first for the event.

Oldest player to win a PDC World Championship match

Career Milestone·2025

At age 71, defeated Jeffrey de Graaf in the first round of the 2026 PDC World Championship, setting a record for the oldest match winner.