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Olive oil before the wrestling begins
Kırkpınar, held near Edirne in Turkey, is an oil-wrestling tournament. Competitors wear knee-length leather trousers and pour olive oil over their bodies before each bout. Competition lasts three days, with category places decided on the final day.
For a grappling contest, the preparation looks unusually slippery.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10