Held for 664 years, the Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Championship is the world’s oldest ongoing sporting event. Pictured is reigning champion Yusuf Can Zeybek oiling himself before a match.

“Of course, oil wrestling has its own disciplines, traditions, customs and traditions,” Gurkan said. “By God’s (will), we will finish the 660th Kirkpinar oil wrestling on this day and ...