Wang Yilyu, who won gold at the badminton mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics, gives a lecture to students at the Huanglong Sports Center, on Oct 29. [Photo/Hangzhou Daily]

Two badminton superstars were invited to coach children at the Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou on Oct 29 as part of the Huanglong Open Class program.

Wang Lin, the champion of the BWF World Championships in 2010, and Wang Yilyu, who won gold at the badminton mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics, provided guidance to young badminton players during the session.

Students attending the Huanglong Open Class program pose for a photo with the two badminton stars at the Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou on Oct 29. [Photo/Hangzhou Daily]

Wang Yilyu encouraged the students to focus on improving their skills and cultivating perseverance.

Shen Jian, deputy director of the Huanglong Sports Center, said that they will continue to hold the Huanglong Open Class to connect world champions with teenagers.