Article: Russia's Israeli coach Blatt embraces Iranian opponents

ALLON SINAI
Jerusalem Post
08-11-2008
Headline: Russia's Israeli coach Blatt embraces Iranian opponents
Byline: ALLON SINAI
Edition; Daily
Section: Sports
Page: 12

Monday, August 11, 2008 -- BEIJING - A day after an Iranian swimmer refused to race alongside an Israeli, David Blatt and the captain of the Iran basketball team Mohammadsamad Nikkhah displayed the true spirit of the Olympic Games when they spoke and embraced moments after the Israeli's Russia team defeated Iran 71-49 in Group A.

"This is the beauty of sport," Blatt said after the game. "As soon as you start running you forget everything and remember that ...

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