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'''Boli Khela''' or '''Bali Khela'''<ref name=lapedia>{{cite book |last=Haque |first=Mahbubul |year=2012 |chapter=Bali Khela |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Bali_Khela |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> ({{lang-bn|বলীখেলা}}) is a traditional form of [[wrestling]] in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the [[Chittagong]] area, where it is considered as a national game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DgNuAAAAMAAJ&q=boli+khela&dq=boli+khela&hl=bn&sa=X&ei=wUqLUqimComxrgesyICwCg&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBA|title=Bangladesh District Gazetteers|first=Bangladesh Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Establishment|last=Division|date=8 September 1975|publisher=Bangladesh Government Press|via=Google Books}}</ref> It is a form of [[combat sport]] involving [[grappling]] type techniques such as [[clinch fighting]], [[throws]] and [[Takedown (grappling)|takedowns]], [[joint locks]], [[pins]] and other [[grappling holds]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://satkania.chittagong.gov.bd/site/tourist_spot/563c023c-2147-11e7-8f57-286ed488c766/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%20%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A0 |title=মক্কার বলি খেলার মাঠ |publisher=Satkania.chittagong.gov.bd |date= |accessdate=2018-09-08}}</ref> It is one of the oldest traditions of the [[Chittagong]]. The sporting event, held in the first month of the Bengali year date of 7th, always takes place at [[Madarsha Union]] as Mokkaro Boli Khela.
'''Boli Khela''' or '''Bali Khela'''<ref name=lapedia>{{cite book |last=Haque |first=Mahbubul |year=2012 |chapter=Bali Khela |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Bali_Khela |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref> ({{lang-bn|বলীখেলা}}) is a traditional form of [[wrestling]] in [[Bangladesh]]. It is particularly popular in the [[Chittagong]] area, where it is considered as a national game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DgNuAAAAMAAJ&q=boli+khela&dq=boli+khela&hl=bn&sa=X&ei=wUqLUqimComxrgesyICwCg&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBA|title=Bangladesh District Gazetteers|first=Bangladesh Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Establishment|last=Division|date=8 September 1975|publisher=Bangladesh Government Press|via=Google Books}}</ref> It is a [[combat sport]] involving [[grappling]] type techniques such as [[clinch fighting]], [[throws]] and [[Takedown (grappling)|takedowns]], [[joint locks]], [[pins]] and other [[grappling holds]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://satkania.chittagong.gov.bd/site/tourist_spot/563c023c-2147-11e7-8f57-286ed488c766/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%20%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A0 |title=মক্কার বলি খেলার মাঠ |publisher=Satkania.chittagong.gov.bd |date= |accessdate=2018-09-08}}</ref> It is one of the oldest traditions of [[Chittagong]]. A sporting event is held in the first month of the Bengali year date of 7th, at [[Madarsha Union]] as Mokkaro Boli Khela.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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==History==
==History==
Boli Khela was introduced in the year 1909 (1316 in Bengali year) by [[Abdul Jabbar (activist)|Abdul Jabbar]]. He was a rich businessman of [[Satkania Upazila]] under [[Madarsha Union]] in the [[Chittagong]] district. It is a popular belief that every year when Abdul Jabbar collected dues from his renter, he'd arrange a Boli Khela tournament. It was started in 1879 to organize the youths against the British rule. After his death, it is held on the seventh Boishakh, the first month of Bengali year; however, now it is called "Mokkaro Boli Khela".<ref>[https://madarshanews.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/history_of_mokkaro_boli_khela/ Madarsha News,ctg ]</ref>
Boli Khela was introduced in 1909 (1316 in Bengali year) by [[Abdul Jabbar (activist)|Abdul Jabbar]]. He was a rich businessman of [[Satkania Upazila]] under [[Madarsha Union]] in the [[Chittagong]] district. It is a popular belief that every year when Abdul Jabbar collected rent from his tenant, he would arrange a Boli Khela tournament. It was started in 1879 to organize the youth against British rule. After his death, it moved to the seventh Boishakh, the first month of Bengali year; and is called "Mokkaro Boli Khela".<ref>[https://madarshanews.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/history_of_mokkaro_boli_khela/ Madarsha News,ctg ]</ref>


==Rules==
==Rules==
The arena must measure 20 feet in diameter, and can be a circle or square in size. It must be played on a dirt or sand floor.
The arena measures 20 feet in diameter, and can be a circle or square in shape. It is played on a dirt or sand floor.


The event starts at afternoon in a festive mood with the music of 'Dabor' (one kind of folk drum) and 'Sanai' (folk flute). Each match lasts about 25–30 minutes but if both competitors agree, the length of the final match may be extended up to 10–15 minutes.
The event starts at afternoon in a festive mood with the music of 'Dabor' (one kind of folk drum) and 'Sanai' (folk flute). Each match lasts about 25–30 minutes, but if both competitors agree, the length of the final match may be extended up to 10–15 minutes.


==Notables==
==Great practitioners==


*Didar Boli, a trader from Omkhali under Ramu upazila in Cox's Bazar district.
*Didar Boli, a trader from Omkhali under Ramu upazila in Cox's Bazar district.

Revision as of 21:42, 2 May 2019

Boli Khela
(বলী খেলা)
Two players (boli) playing Boli khela in Chittagong
FocusGrappling
HardnessFull Contact
Country of origin Bangladesh
Famous practitionersDidarul Alam
ParenthoodHistoric
Olympic sportNo
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Boli Khela or Bali Khela[1] (Template:Lang-bn) is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh. It is particularly popular in the Chittagong area, where it is considered as a national game.[2] It is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds.[3] It is one of the oldest traditions of Chittagong. A sporting event is held in the first month of the Bengali year date of 7th, at Madarsha Union as Mokkaro Boli Khela.

Etymology

"Boli" means wrestler or a powerful person in Bengali, while "Khela" denotes a game. So, Boli Khela means game of the powerful person.

History

Boli Khela was introduced in 1909 (1316 in Bengali year) by Abdul Jabbar. He was a rich businessman of Satkania Upazila under Madarsha Union in the Chittagong district. It is a popular belief that every year when Abdul Jabbar collected rent from his tenant, he would arrange a Boli Khela tournament. It was started in 1879 to organize the youth against British rule. After his death, it moved to the seventh Boishakh, the first month of Bengali year; and is called "Mokkaro Boli Khela".[4]

Rules

The arena measures 20 feet in diameter, and can be a circle or square in shape. It is played on a dirt or sand floor.

The event starts at afternoon in a festive mood with the music of 'Dabor' (one kind of folk drum) and 'Sanai' (folk flute). Each match lasts about 25–30 minutes, but if both competitors agree, the length of the final match may be extended up to 10–15 minutes.

Notables

  • Didar Boli, a trader from Omkhali under Ramu upazila in Cox's Bazar district.

References

  1. ^ Haque, Mahbubul (2012). "Bali Khela". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ^ Division, Bangladesh Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Establishment (8 September 1975). "Bangladesh District Gazetteers". Bangladesh Government Press – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "মক্কার বলি খেলার মাঠ". Satkania.chittagong.gov.bd. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  4. ^ Madarsha News,ctg
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