Montgomery County Public Schools pickleball players will return to China next month as part of a Pickleball Diplomacy Initiative.

MCPS will host a delegation from Shanghai from Feb. 5–7, followed by an MCPS delegation visit to China from Feb. 13–24.

The return trip to China will include educational, athletic, and cultural exchanges in four cities: Shenzhen, Shangyou, Hebi and Beijing. The MCPS delegation of 45 ambassadors will include 31 new students, seven returning student ambassadors, and seven adults.