How an Iranian and Israeli Judoka Turned Rivalry into Friendship...

Former Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei was ordered by the Iranian regime to avoid a match against Israeli athlete Sagi Muki. Mollaei later left Iran, criticized the regime's policies, and dedicated his Tokyo Olympics silver medal to Israel.

Mollaei and Muki developed a close friendship and competed against each other at the Budapest Grand Slam. Mollaei won the bout, after which the two athletes embraced in a public display of sportsmanship.