Career
She moved to the United States of America in 1987 and obtained American citizenship in 1991. She competed in women"s singles and doubles at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. Between 1991 and 2003, Yip participated in 3 Pan American Games, winning 2 gold and 4 silver medals.
She also played in 9 World Championships and 3 World Team Cups.
In 2004, Yip was inducted into the United States of America Table Tennis Hall of Fame. Yip resides in Warren Township, New Jersey and is the director of the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center in Dunellen, New Jersey, one of 7 "National Centers of Excellence" recognized by United States of America Table Tennis.
