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Traditional Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling competition kicks off in northwest Turkey

The traditional Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling competition, Turkey's longest running sports event, starts this week for a 656th time in the northwestern province of Edirne.

The event is expected to attract local and international tourists from July 14 to July 16. 

Traditional Kırkpınar Oir Wrestling competition kicks off in northwest Turkey

The traditional Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling competition, Turkey's longest running sports event, starts this week for a 656th time in the northwestern province of Edirne.

The event is expected to attract local and international tourists from July 14 to July 16.