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O l wrestl ng tournaments, known as "Kırkpınar",

are held annually n var ous reg ons across Turkey,

w th the Kırkpınar tournament n Ed rne wh ch s

the oldest and most prest g ous. These tournaments

attract thousands of spectators and feature hundreds

of wrestlers from all over the country, compet ng for

the t tle of "Baspehl van" or ch ef wrestler.

Desp te ts anc ent or g ns, o l wrestl ng cont nues to

thr ve n modern-day Turkey, attract ng part c pants

and enthus asts from all walks of l fe. Beyond ts

enterta nment value, the sport fosters camarader e,

d sc pl ne, and a deep sense of respect for trad t on.

In conclus on, o l wrestl ng stands as a testament to the

endur ng legacy of Turk sh culture. W th ts r ch

h story, v brant r tuals, and f ercely compet t ve sp r t,

t rema ns

beloved past me that embod es the strength, res l ence,

and un ty of the Turk sh.

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PREPARED BY: Ahmet Ertuğrul KUVAT