What is the National Sport of Turkey ?

Judo

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Wrestling

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The correct option is B Wrestling
Oil wrestling is the national sport of Turkey. In this sport, the wrestlers cover themselves with olive oil. The wrestlers are known as 'pehlivan', wear a type of hand-stitched leather trousers called 'kisbet', which is traditionally made of water buffalo hide, and most recently has been made of calfskin.

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