Turkish Oil Wrestling 647th Annual Traditional Tournament
Turkish oil wrestlers
Wrestlers fight during the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament at Sarayici in Edirne
This is one of the most popular sports in Turkey. "Yagli Gures" means literally oiled wrestling.
Wrestlers rest after competing at Kirkpinar Arena.
The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called "Kispet", made of water buffalo leather weighing approximately 13 kg, and they cover themselves with olive oil.
Matches take place throughout the country but the most famous and most important tournament takes place in Edirne.
This year, the 647th edition was held July 4th thru 6th.
A wrestler cools himself with water after competing at Kirkpinar Arena.
More than 1,800 wrestlers competing in different categories attended the event.
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