Ping-pong diplomacy

Nicholas Griffin's 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' delves into the intriguing story of how table tennis became a tool for international diplomacy, particularly in the historic rapprochement between the U.S.

and China in 1971.

The book highlights the role of Ivor Montagu, a British aristocrat and Soviet spy, in promoting the game as part of a broader communist strategy.

Griffin explores how this seemingly trivial sport was manipulated at high levels to influence global politics.