Iranian defector dedicates silver medal in judo to Israel
Saeid Mollaei says he hopes "the Israelis appreciate this achievement." Israeli judo giant Sagi Muki congratulates his friend.
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Iran suspended from world judo competitions over Israel boycott policy
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