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Oil wrestling (yağlı güreş), cirit (javelin horseback), traditional Turkish archery

3 sports

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Oil Wrestling (Yağlı Güreş)

A traditional Turkish form of wrestling done with bodies coated in olive oil; through Kırkpınar, its tradition goes back more than 650 years.

Ages 8+2–3 hours
Traditional
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Traditional Turkish Archery

A branch of archery practiced with the Turkish bow and traditional techniques; valuable for cultural heritage and for building concentration.

Ages 7+1–2 hours
Traditional
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Cirit (Javelin Horseback)

A traditional Turkish equestrian sport in which riders on horseback throw wooden javelins at the opposing side.

Ages 12+2–3 hours
Traditional

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