Turkey’s "Sultans of Sweat"(Previous Champions) These are the Kings of the Mountain,
   the Mightiest of the Mighty.

Vedat Ergin Champion for 2001

Video Grabs

Part One opens the Series: a quick introduction to Edirne, Turkey and its imperial mosque; visit to an Islamic circumcision, a beauty contest, a wrestling practice and folk dancers. Then out to the Stadium to watch the oiling and horseplay, the wrestlers’ procession, and the opening rounds of Day One, primarily youth and younger men. Tape ends at about noon of Day Two (Kirkpinar is a three-day tournament). Yes, it is legal to do what they’re doing with their hands. We wondered too.