Historical K\u0131rkp\u0131nar Oil Wrestling is the world\u2019s oldest wrestling festival, with its origins tracing back to the 14th century in Rumelia. It stands as the second oldest combined sports event after the Olympics. Following the conquest of Edirne by Murat Bey and his frontier lords (uc\u0327 beyi) in 1361, a wrestling competition was inaugurated during the summer of the same year under the auspices of Murat Bey in honorof the forty brave raiders who played an essential role in the conquest.This event went downin history as \u201cK\u0131rkp\u0131nar Wrestling\u201d. Subsequently, this prestigious wrestling tournament became an annual tradition in Edirne, taking place at the end of June and the beginningof July. During the K\u0131rkp\u0131nar Wrestling event, competitors engagein matches held in a dedicated field over the course of three days.The culmination of the tournament occurs on the final day, where the top three placements in each weight class, literally referred to as a \u201cneck\u201d (boyun), are determined. The most coveted title bestowed upon the victor is that of bas\u0327pehlivan (master wrestler). During the K\u0131rkp\u0131nar Festival, wrestling competitions and various other activities take place. While wrestling events were also partof fairs organized inthe Ottoman era, it was only at K\u0131rkp\u0131nar that the wrestler who earned the title bas\u0327 (master or -literally- \u201chead\u201d) was recognized as bas\u0327pehlivan until the following year\u2019s tournament. From the moment Ifirst heard about the tournament, I sensedthe potential to capture compelling shots\u2014a prospect that greatly excited me. As always, my level of interest in the subject directly influences the quality of my photographs. Everywhere I looked, there was an opportunity for creativity, and my aim was to convey the dynamic atmosphere, the intensity of emotions, and the spirit of competition through my images. Until the final matches,I had the privilege of getting reasonably closeto the participants. I followed the competitions kneeling in the grass, fully immersed in the action. I moved swiftly alongside the wrestlers, crouching and darting around to find the perfect angles. By the end of each day,I realized I was as slick with oil as the wrestlers themselves\u2014a detail that now brings a smile to my face whenever I reminisce about K\u0131rkp\u0131nar. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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