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Wrestler Wrestlers Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships, Edirne, Turkey

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François-Olivier Dommergues / Alamy Stock Photo

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103.4 MB (2.7 MB Compressed download)

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7360 x 4912 px | 62.3 x 41.6 cm | 24.5 x 16.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

25 July 2015

Location:

Kirkpinar, Edirne, Turkey

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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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