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Inside the crazy world of Turkish camel wrestling that has been condemned by activists

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What is the most bizarre sport in the world? Let us know in the comments section below.One such group, Turkey's Animal Rights Federation [HAYTAP] is just one example of an organisation that has condemned the festival.Gulgun Hamamcioglu, the Izmir representative for the organisation, said via Reuters that: "You see an animal, a live being, fight in front of you and it is suffering, is wounded and maybe they kill each other."People enjoy this and maybe make a financial profit.

Please let's all together stop this picture of shame, this scene that makes us ashamed of humanity.”While animal rights activists are opposed to the festival, the event is integral to the tourism industry of the town of Selcuk, where it takes place.Mehmet Falakali is the former head of tourism for the town, which has a population of just under 30,000 people.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

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