Two-time SEA Games karate gold medalist Jamie Lim stepped into the PhilSports Arena with a new role as she made her debut as a PVL courtside reporter.
Jamie Lim has always thrived in competition, whether on the karate mat or in the classroom.
But for the first time, the two-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist found herself in a different kind of arena—holding the mic as a courtside reporter in the PVL.
The 28-year-old made her broadcast debut on the opening day of the 2025 PVL Invitational, covering a five-set thriller between the Creamline Cool Smashers and Cignal HD Spikers.
“I'm actually very happy. These two teams are so great and it's an honor na sila 'yung una kong teams na kina-cover. And I'm just very grateful,” Lim told One Sports, beaming after her first assignment.
“Set 5 thriller, so parang bonggang-bongga talaga 'yung debut ko and I just love what I'm doing,” she added.
For the daughter of PBA legend Samboy Lim, the shift into sportscasting is more than just a career move—it’s a way of staying close to the world she loves most.
“Because I’m an athlete, I really love to share fellow athletes’ stories,” she explained. “I know more than anyone how hard it is to be an athlete, so many struggles. It’s not really just what you see in the game, and that’s just what I want to share.”
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Still, the transition hasn’t been easy. Lim admitted that being in front of the camera feels worlds apart from her usual role as the one being interviewed.
“My goodness, it’s so hard! There’s a lot of preparation that needs to be done. But it’s still super enjoyable at the end of the day.”
Balancing her new career has also made competing again less certain. Asked about another SEA Games stint, Lim shared that while she hasn’t closed the door, her focus is shifting.
“It’s been a year. I’m growing into my career, and it’s becoming quite difficult to do both at the same time. But either way, I want to be able to support the national team.”
Lim has never been afraid of challenges. She juggled a mathematics degree at UP Diliman, where she graduated summa cum laude, while training and competing at the highest level in karate.
Now, she’s bringing the same discipline, humility, and drive to storytelling.
Like her father, remembered not just for his brilliance on the court but also for his grit and heart, Jamie is carving her path in sports, hoping to connect athletes to fans while holding a microphone this time around.
“Sports is my life and even if I'm not training siguro for something, still being around sports in general makes me feel super happy,” said Lim.