Gaziantep, Turkiye. 24 June 2023. The annual Oil Wrestling competition is held in the Şahinbey municipality of the Gaziantep Province of Turkiye. Oil Wrestling is a popular traditional sport in Turkiye where it is believed to have been practiced since the 14th century, when it was performed by soldiers to keep fit and ready for battle. Olive oil is applied on the body of the wrestlers before the competition, which takes place on a flat grassy area

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