Rory Hayden (2nd L), who served as an interpreter for the Chinese table tennis team during its U.S. tour while in her 20s, prepares to present awards to children during an event marking the 55th anniversary of "Ping-Pong diplomacy" in New York, the United States, April 17, 2026. Chinese and U.S. table tennis athletes, university representatives and local enthusiasts gathered here on Friday to mark the 55th anniversary of "Ping-Pong Diplomacy," celebrating the enduring friendship fostered through sports exchanges.(Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)