Saturday, June 28, 2008

Guide to the 647th annual Kırkpınar oil wrestling matches

"Guide to the 647th annual Kırkpınar oil wrestling matches
Saturday, June 28, 2008

The summit of oil wrestling in Turkey will take place for the 647th time this coming week and culminate on July 6 with the final match that will be held between the heavyweight wrestlers. The roar of the crowd, the beat of the drums and reed pipes, the smell of crushed grass and olive oil – all contribute to an exciting event"

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