The 1956 Olympic water polo semifinal between Hungary and the Soviet Union, known as the ‘Blood in the Water’ game, remains one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in Olympic history. Amidst the Hungarian Revolution, the match was marred by violence and culminated in an iconic image of Hungarian player Erwin Zador leaving the pool with blood pouring from his eye. This game stands as a testament to the emotional and political weight that can be carried by sporting events.