Beauty and the Brawn
The ancient sport of wrestling
The ancient sport of wrestling enjoys special respect and significance in Turkey. Just don't mention the G-word...
About 100 huge cans of extra virgin olive oil are piled high on a bright green field where white-clad men open them before carefully pouring the contents into long- spouted metal jugs. This isn't the start of a mass cookery display - the oil is an essential ingredient in one of the world's longest- running sporting events.
The Hong Kong Standard, August 2006