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  2. Oil wrestling - Wikipedia

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    The Turkish word for wrestling can be traced back to the Oghuz Turkic languages, which originate from the Eurasian steppes. After the conquest of Anatolia by Seljuk Turks, a form of traditional freestyle wrestling called Karakucak Güreşi (literally "Ground hug") was popularized, where special leather clothing was worn and wrestlers commenced the competition by pouring olive oil on their bodies.

  3. Kırkpınar - Wikipedia

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    Oil wrestling scene from Turkey. After 12 years, the annual oil-wrestling competition of Kırkpınar moved to yet another location. Since 1924, bouts are held on the Sarayiçi island near Edirne. The last Ottoman sultan was exiled to Malta. In what remained of the Empire, almost everything traditional was replaced or westernized.

  4. Wrestling in Turkey - Wikipedia

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    FILA Wrestling World Championships were held in Turkey in 1957, 1974, 1994, 1999 and 2011. The Turkish team won the Men's freestyle championship in 1951, 1954, 1957, 1966 and 1994; and the Men's Greco-Roman championship in 2006 and 2009.

  5. Karakucak - Wikipedia

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    Apart from this, Karakucak rules resemble Turkish oil wrestling rules. Among several local styles, Köprülü karakucak practised mainly in Çukurova has rules almost identical with Olympic freestyle wrestling. [4]

  6. Turkish Wrestling Federation - Wikipedia

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    Turkish Wrestling Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Güreş Federasyonu, TGF) is the governing body for wrestling in Turkey. It aims to govern, encourage and develop the sport for all throughout the country.

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  8. Category:Martial arts in Turkey - Wikipedia

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    Wrestling in Turkey (2 C, 6 P) Wushu in Turkey (1 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Martial arts in Turkey" ... Oil wrestling; S. Sayokan This page was ...

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