Egyptian judoka Mohammed Ali Reshwan participated in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. He managed to pass the preliminary round and everyone was surprised that he will participate in the final match. It was also the first time that Egypt would win a gold or silver medal at the Olympics. The press, radio, and television, in fact, everyone, carried the hero's name, and the match was broadcast live. His opponent in the final was the Japanese world champion, Yasuhiro Yamashita. But at the very beginning of the fight, something very strange was noticed. In that spasmodic fight with his opponent, Reshwan did not hit him on his left leg at all, which was unusual for judo. Reshwan lost by a few points. And during the fight, the whole world could hear the shout of Reshwan's coach telling him:

"Hit him on his left leg."

But Reshwan refused.

The Japanese won the gold. The fans were saddened by the loss of the gold medal and did not understand why he did not fight more aggressively. But right after that, there was a press conference where a reporter would ask Reshwan:

``Why didn't you follow your coach's instructions?!''

Reshwan replied: ``I have received confirmed information that the Japanese champion is injured, he has a cut to the internal ligament of his left knee, and any stronger kick could destroy him completely. But he hid the news and decided to fight and make sacrifices.`

The journalist continued with questions:

``But that was a great chance for you, it was more important that you win. Why didn't you take advantage of that opportunity and bring gold to your country?'

Then Reshwan said: ``My faith and my morals prevent me from hitting an injured man and ruining his future for the sake of a medal.''

At that moment, everyone started applauding the Egyptian hero with one very long applause...

And UNESCO honored him for that lofty rank, and he was chosen as the bearer of the best sports ethics in the world. The organizing committee awarded him an honorary gold because he really deserved it. And his reputation spread throughout the world, and the Japanese showed him special honor and welcomed him as a crowned king.

Maybe if Reswan had won the gold, he wouldn't have received even half the honor, gratitude and love that he got in the hearts of people with that move...