The Efes Selçuk Camel Wrestling Festival, known as the "Kırkpınar of Camel Wrestling," was held for the 43rd time in the Selçuk district of İzmir.
With the support of the Selçuk Municipality, the event was organized by the Selçuk Efes Culture and Tourism Foundation at the Pamucak Wrestling Arena.
Despite the cold weather, camel wrestling enthusiasts filled the surrounding hills from early in the morning.
İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Cemil Tugay and Selçuk Mayor Filiz Ceritoğlu Sengel greeted the citizens attending the event. Tugay expressed his happiness about the tradition of camel wrestling being kept alive.
Before the matches, a moment of silence was observed, the National Anthem was sung, and prayers were made.