Osman Kan wins inaugural Pazarlar Oil Wrestling tournament

Osman Kan, representing the Antalya Muratpaşa Belediye Spor Kulübü, was crowned the head wrestler at the inaugural Pazarlar Oil Wrestling tournament in Kütahya, Turkey. The final match saw Kan face off against Tufan Güzel of the Antalya Büyükşehir Belediye Spor Kulübü in a highly competitive bout that was decided by points.

The event, organized by the Pazarlar Municipality to preserve traditional Turkish oil wrestling, featured 361 wrestlers from across the country. Third place was shared by Mehmet Yeşil Yeşil of the Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü and Bekir Car Özturgut of the Bursa Büyükşehir Belediye Spor Kulübü.

Pazarlar Mayor Bilal Demirci attended the matches alongside local officials, emphasizing the importance of maintaining this ancestral sporting tradition for future generations.