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How ping pong transformed US-China relations in the 1970s | Legacy Spotlight
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- Legacy: Sports Stories
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 603
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Summary
How did China and the US mend their relationship in the 1970s through... ping pong? This is the story of how two players changed the course of history. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. This is Legacy: Spotlight, where we tell sports stories that matter. New episodes every fortnight. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email [email protected] . Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.