KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 -- Ancom Nylex Berhad and HELM Asia brought global badminton icon Viktor Axelsen here yesterday for an event blending sports inspiration with corporate partnership.

Held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, the event opened with Axelsen mentoring children in badminton, delivering playful yet instructive sessions.

The highlight for many was the champion's personal engagement with each child, making them feel like stars in their own right.

Children of BAM coach Yogendran Krishnan, Mischa Anne and Roen Dhavin, also joined the session and held their own against Axelsen.

"It's about giving them exposure," Yogendran said, noting how rare and valuable the experience was for aspiring players.

Axelsen, a father himsel...