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A huge public reception for the champions of the ancient Turkish Karakpinar wrestling in Duragan

Residents of the Turkish town of Duragan are preparing to welcome historic Karakpinar wrestling champion Erkan Taş, winner of the golden belt, along with his fellow winners, in a popular celebration on July 13.

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1Residents of the Turkish town of Duragan are preparing to welcome historic Karakpinar wrestling champion Erkan Taş, winner of the golden belt, along with his fellow winners, in a popular celebration on July 13.
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The Duragan municipality of the Turkish state of Sinop announced the organization of a popular reception celebration for the champions of the 665th historic Karakpinar oil wrestling championship.

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Erkan Taş, the gold belt holder, will be received, along with Mustafa Taş, who won third place, and Yusuf Islam Taş, the cubs champion, in a ceremony that begins at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13, in front of the old firehouse.

A reception procession will begin. He arrives at the municipal square, where welcoming speeches will be delivered and gifts will be presented to the champions, in addition to the opportunity to take souvenir photos with the golden belt holders.

The mayor of Duragan, Necmettin Ermiş, called on all citizens to participate in celebrating this traditional sporting achievement.

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