Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Ninh explains - The Rules of Turkish Oil Wrestling. This rather strange looking sport is the national sport of Turkey (known as Yağlı Güreş) and is home to the world’s oldest sporting event: the Kirkpinar which has been contested since 1346.

Watch this short beginner’s tutorial video guide on how Oil Wrestling is played, Turkish Oil Wrestling rules, and how to wrestle in Turkey.
Learn about Yağlı Güreş, Peşrev, kisbet, Kırkpınar, Çazgır, pehlivan, Başpehlivan, throwing, pushing and more.

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Video: Copyright DMAX Turkey, Kirkpinar (I do not own video footage and claim fair use).
Images: Google (Various)
Music: ‘Hücum Marşı’ by Mehter Dünyanın En Eski Askeri Bandosu
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly

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