The 2025 season of the CW Enerji Türkiye Oil Wrestling League officially kicked off with the magnificent 12th Manavgat Municipality Oil Wrestling Championship. Wrestling enthusiasts showed immense interest in the event, which took place between May 16-18, and after fierce competitions, Orhan Okulu became the Chief Wrestler of Manavgat.
Expressing his satisfaction at being the Main Sponsor of the Turkish Oil Wrestling League, Tarık Sarvan, Chairman of the Board of CW Enerji, stated that they are striving to pass on oil wrestling, our ancestral sport, as a cultural heritage to future generations.
Sarvan: This is a great source of pride for us.
Sarvan: "At CW Enerji, protecting our cultural values and supporting sports are among our top priorities. In this context, we have been the main sponsor of this major organization for years. This is a great source of pride for us. Preserving and passing down oil wrestling, our ancestral sport, to future generations is not just a sponsorship for us, but also a debt of gratitude. Oil wrestling is not merely a sport; it's also a cultural heritage that our nation has carried for centuries. As the Main Sponsor of the CW Enerji Türkiye Oil Wrestling League, we are once again demonstrating our commitment to traditional sports and our responsibility in this field. We are deeply honored to contribute to the preservation of this heritage and its transmission to future generations."
Sarvan stated that oil wrestling, deeply rooted in the Turkish nation's heritage, is a reflection of a tradition passed down through generations for centuries. He noted the importance of supporting this sport, which represents values such as valour, courage, and respect.
Sarvan stated, "As CW Enerji, we approach sustainability not only in an environmental sense but also culturally. Being associated with this league is a source of pride for us, and it's also a reflection of the responsibility we bear towards society. We will always continue to provide all the support we can for our ancestral sport, oil wrestling, to live on, be passed down through generations, develop, and reach even greater heights. Similarly, we will continue our efforts to further promote oil wrestling and ensure it receives the recognition it deserves."