Cool Wired article on the redefining of what it means to be (a) global, (b) an athlete and (c) a global athlete.

Based on the description inside the body of the US P-1A Visa (below) who knows what this means for the further future convergence of what it means to be a contemporary, international athlete.

"You must be coming to the United States to participate in individual event, competition or performance in which you are internationally recognized with a high level of achievement; evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered so that the achievement is renowned, leading or well known in more than one country."

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-12/16/starcraft-2-visa