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The wolf salute, as used by the Turkish ultranationalist organization Grey Wolves. The wolf salute, the grey wolf salute or the grey wolf gesture (Turkish: Bozkurt işareti), symbolizes Turkish nationalism, Islam, or Pan-Turkism in Turkey. It is a political symbol used by the Grey Wolves (Ülkü Ocakları) and the Nationalist Movement Party. [1]
The "wolf salute" was prominently displayed by a section of Turkish fans, leading to immediate condemnation from various quarters. UEFA officials noted the salute and initiated an investigation to address the display of political and extremist symbols during the tournament.
Grey Wolf salute is a fist with the little finger and index finger raised, depicting head of a wolf. [19] Originally used by the Gagauz as a gesture of salutation and victory, [20] the gesture was later adopted by the Grey Wolves and is associated with Turkish nationalism.
A spiraling diplomatic row erupted after Turkish defender Merih Demiral made an alleged ultra-nationalist gesture – also known as a ‘wolf salute,’ which is associated with the Turkish right ...
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 win and celebrated by making a gesture known as the “wolf salute,” which is associated with the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Grey Wolves ...
That was the meaning of the gesture. It’s quite normal.” ... The group has been banned in France, while Austria has banned the use of the Gray Wolf salute. ___ AP newsperson Suzan Fraser ...
Grey wolf (Old Turkic: Böri) is a sacred animal and national symbol in Turkic, Mongolian, and Altaic mythology. [1] In Turkish it is known as Bozkurt (Boskord, Pusgurt, Gökkurt, Gökbörü, Kökbörü).
The most important reason the gray wolf is considered sacred and is the national symbol of the Turks is the mythology of descent from a gray wolf. The Bozkurt is also used as the symbol of nationalists in Turkey but it is originally a mythological symbol of entire Turkic national families in the World.