Kou Lei
Ukrainian table tennis player
Born
November 20th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Competed professionally in table tennis, representing Ukraine. Achieved significant success in various international tournaments. Contributed to the growth of the sport in the country through participation in European Championships. Gained recognition for performances in team competitions.
Competed in the European Table Tennis Championships
Represented Ukraine in international events
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