Orhan Okulu wins Türkiye’s first oil wrestling Presidential Cup in 57 years

Orhan Okulu won the title of chief wrestler at the Oil Wrestling Presidential Cup, held by Türkiye’s Traditional Wrestling Federation for the first time in 57 years, taking home a 5 million lira prize.

Orhan Okulu became chief wrestler (başpehlivan) at the Oil Wrestling Presidential Cup, organized by Türkiye’s Traditional Wrestling Federation for the first time in 57 years. Eight chief wrestlers and 84 wrestlers competed at the Atatürk Airport Nation’s Garden in Istanbul.

Okulu, who beat Seçkin Duman in the semifinals, faced Mustafa Taş, who had defeated Erkan Taş, in a final that lasted about two hours. Necip Al, champion of the sub-chief A category, was also promoted to chief wrestler.

President Erdoğan watched the final from the stands

The chief wrestler received a prize of 5 million lira, while total prizes and participation payments reached around 30 million lira.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan watched the final, accompanied by Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül and World Ethnosport Confederation President Bilal Erdoğan.