Description:

"Skill, Stength and Stamina: The Art of Turkish Oil Wrestling" features stunning photos from the biggest oil wrestling tournament in the world as well as from a smaller event. It features breathtaking shots from wrestling matches as well as portraits of wrestlers and photos capturing the atmosphere of these exciting sporting events that have a long tradition in Turkey and neighbouring countries. Everyone interested in sports, martial arts, travel and exotic events should have a closer look! Axel Wuerz is a photographer who has a unique way of bringing out the special atmosphere of this martial art and of creating very personal portraits of the athletes.