Wrestler Wrestlers Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships, Edirne, Turkey
In Edirne, Turkey, the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships take place once a year in June or July. Pehlivans (wrestlers) from all of the country meet for the world’s oldest on-going traditional sports competition which was held for the 654th time in 2015.
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Location: Kirkpinar, Edirne, Turkey
Photo credit: © François-Olivier Dommergues / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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