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EDIRNE, TÜRKİYE - JULY 6: Orhan Okulu became the Baspehlivan (chief wrestler) at the 664th Historical Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, one of Türkiye’s oldest and most prestigious traditional sports events, by defeating Feyzullah Akturk in the final match on Sunday, July 6.The tournament took place in Edirne, a city in northwestern Türkiye, and thrilled spectators with its fierce and competitive bouts.The final bout in the Baspehlivan (chief wrestler) category was held at the historic Sarayici Er Meydanı (Wrestling Field).Orhan Okulu had previously eliminated Seckin Duman, Cengizhan Simsek, Erkan Tas, and Enes Dogan.Feyzullah Akturk reached the final by defeating Ertugrul Dagdeviren, Ali Gurbuz, Ismail Koc, and Ali Ihsan Batmaz.After a traditional prayer by Bascazgir (chief announcer) Emin Ger, the two wrestlers took to the field:The crowd gave a standing ovation as both wrestlers performed the ceremonial pesrev (traditional warm-up ritual).The match was paused twice in the opening minutes due to a cut above Orhan Okulu’s eyebrow. After resuming, the bout continued with high intensity, occasionally drawing reactions from the crowd due to borderline moves.While Feyzullah Akturk opted for a cautious strategy, Orhan Okulu pressed the action. In the 19th minute, Okulu managed to unbalance and bring down Akturk, securing victory.With this triumph, Orhan Okulu was crowned Baspehlivan (chief wrestler) of the 664th Historical Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament, further cementing his legacy in Türkiye’s centuries-old wrestling tradition.(Footage by Gökhan Zobar, Ufuk Ertop /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)