The event attracted little attention outside of Turkey until the 1990s, when the style of wrestling began to spread to Western Europe, it has become particularly popular in the Netherlands, which now hosts its own annual version of the tournament, attracting participants from throughout Europe.
The event attracted little attention outside of Turkey until the 1990s, it has become particularly popular in the Netherlands. The style of wrestling began to spread to Western Europe. The Netherlands now hosts its own annual version of the tournament. The Netherlands now are attracting participants from throughout Europe.