The stage was set at Bishop Kelly High School gymnasium in Boise, Idaho, where 1,500 fervent fans gathered to witness the culmination of a week-long joint training venture between Team USA and the Serbian Greco-Roman National Team. In a remarkable display of athleticism and goodwill, both teams converged to showcase not only their sporting prowess but also their commitment to serving the community.

In May 2014, when Wrestling for Peace Ambassador, Christina "Kiki" Kelley, stepped onto Iranian soil for the Greco-Roman World Cup, she expected to have to navigate cultural differences cautiously. Clad in appropriate conservative Islamic dress, Kiki anticipated blending into the background, but what she found was a nation fervently passionate about wrestling with a warm reception that shattered her preconceptions.