658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
05.07.2019

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Orhan Okulu is seen prior to the final competition of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival against his rival Ali Gurbuz (not seen), in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz (R) and his rival Orhan Okulu (L) compete during the final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title by defeating his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: A kid wrestler gestures at the wrestling area prior to the final competition of 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival between Ali Gurbuz (not seen) and Orhan Okulu (not seen) in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title by defeating his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz (R) and his rival Orhan Okulu (L) compete during the final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title by defeating his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Last year's chief wrestler Orhan Okulu in action in the first round matches on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 05: Child wrestlers prepare to compete within the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 05, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: A kid wrestler gestures at the wrestling area prior to the final competition of 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival between Ali Gurbuz (not seen) and Orhan Okulu (not seen) in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title by defeating his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz (R) and his rival Orhan Okulu (L) compete during the final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title by defeating his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz (rear) celebrates his chief wrestler title, by defeating his rival Orhan Okulu (L) during their final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz celebrates his chief wrestler title, by defeating his rival Orhan Okulu (not seen) during their final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: A young wrestler gestures as he competes on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz celebrates his chief wrestler title, by defeating his rival Orhan Okulu (not seen) during their final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Young wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz celebrates his chief wrestler title, after winning against his rival Orhan Okulu (not seen) during their final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Cihan Demirci - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz and his rival Orhan Okulu compete during the final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title after winning against his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Cihan Demirci - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Semi-final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers Orhan Okulu and Mehmet Yesil Yesil (bottom) compete during their semi-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Orhan Okulu advanced to the final. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Semi-final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers Orhan Okulu (L) and Mehmet Yesil Yesil (R) compete during their semi-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Orhan Okulu advanced to the final. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Semi-final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers Orhan Okulu (L) and Mehmet Yesil Yesil (R) compete during their semi-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Orhan Okulu advanced to the final. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers compete during quarter-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Chief wrestlers prepare to compete in the first round matches on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers put oil on his body before competing on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Young wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Semi-final
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers Orhan Okulu and Mehmet Yesil Yesil compete during their semi-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Chief wrestler of the previous year, Orhan Okulu advanced to the final. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: A wrestler cools off himself on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Semi-final
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers Orhan Okulu and Mehmet Yesil Yesil (bottom) compete during their semi-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Orhan Okulu advanced to the final. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Last year's chief wrestler Orhan Okulu in action in the first round matches on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Chief wrestler Ali Gurbuz (L) and his rival Serhat Gokmen compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: A wrestler cools off himself on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 05: Wrestlers compete within the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 05, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers are seen ahead of competing against each other on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers are seen ahead of competing against each other on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers are seen ahead of competing against each other on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz and his rival Orhan Okulu compete during the final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title after winning against his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Cihan Demirci - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Final
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestler Ali Gurbuz and his rival Orhan Okulu compete during the final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Ali Gurbuz won the chief wrestler title after winning against his rival. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Cihan Demirci - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: A young wrestler is seen ahead of competing on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Young wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers are seen ahead of competing against each other on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 05: Wrestlers compete within the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 05, 2019. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. 16 chief wrestlers qualify for the third round after their competitions. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Chief wrestlers are being prepared prior to their second round competition on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 05: Child wrestlers prepare to compete within the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 05, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. 16 chief wrestlers qualify for the third round after their competitions. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Cihan Demirci - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: Semi-final
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers Orhan Okulu (L) and Mehmet Yesil Yesil (R) compete during their semi-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. Orhan Okulu advanced to the final. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Cihan Demirci - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Ali Gurbuz and Serhat Gokmen compete during the third round match on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Hakan Mehmet Şahin

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Wrestlers compete during quarter-final competition on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Hakan Mehmet Şahin - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete during the third round match on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Özgün Tiran - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 07: Young wrestlers compete on the last day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival in Edirne, Turkey on July 07, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Chief wrestlers prepare to compete in the first round matches on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 06: Wrestlers compete on the second day of the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 06, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 05: Child wrestlers prepare to compete within the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 05, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

EDIRNE, TURKEY - JULY 05: Child wrestlers prepare to compete within the 658th annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival held in Sarayici near Edirne, Turkey on July 05, 2019. The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, is one of the world’s oldest sports events and has been held annually in the province since 1362, with wrestlers engaging in a physical and mental struggle without the use of any equipment. ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Özgün Tiran

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Salih Baran

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

Oil wrestlers battle for glory in Turkey
Fotoğraf: Cihan Demirci

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