Glenn Cowan
Glenn Cowan is an American table tennis player best known for his role in the 'ping-pong diplomacy' that contributed to the thawing of relations between the United States and China in the early 1970s. His unexpected invitation to join the Chinese team during the 1971 World Table Tennis Championships marked a significant moment in sports diplomacy, leading to a historic visit by President Richard Nixon to China.
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Canada:
Glenn Cowan is a former Canadian special forces commander who leads the team at ONE9.
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Hungary:
Glenn Cowan is noted for boarding the Chinese national team's bus during a historic table tennis event.
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