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| '''Boli Khela''' |
'''Boli Khela''' or '''Jabbar-er Boli Khela''' ({{lang-bn|বলীখেলা}}) is a traditional form of ] in ], particularly popular in the ] area. It is one of the oldest traditions of the ]. The sporting event, held in the first month of the Bangla year, always takes place at Laldighi Maidan.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=136182|title=�Jabbar-er Boli Khela� and �Baishakhi Mela� in Chittagong|publisher=archive.thedailystar.net|date=April 28, 2010|accessdate=June 08, 2013}}</ref> | ||
| A festival usually takes place on the 25th of April in the port city Chittagong at the Laldighi Maidan attracts thousands of supporters each year. | |||
| A modernized form of the game gained popularity in the early 19th century under the sponsorship of Abdul Jabbar Saodagar, who saw it as a way of countering British rule. Broad appeal for the sport began at the end of the First World War but subsided at the end of the Second World War. | |||
| Other notable players and organizers include ]{{dn|date=August 2012}} of ], AK Khan, and ].<ref name="bpedia"/> | |||
| ==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Boli Khela was introduced in the early 20th century by Abdul Jabbar Saodagar. His desire was to cultivate a sport that would prepare the youth to fight against British rule. Broad appeal for the sport began at the end of the First World War but subsided at the end of the Second World War. <ref>{{cite web|author=Jaki Zaman|url=http://theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168299:jabbarer-boli-khela-better-than-wwe&catid=175:weekend-independent&Itemid=213|title= Jabbarer Boli Khela: Better Than WWE|publisher=theindependentbd.com |date=10 May 2013 |accessdate=8 Jun 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Correspondent, Ctg|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/jabbarer-boli-khela-tomorrow/|title=Jabbarer Boli Khela tomorrow|publisher=|date=April 24, 2013|accessdate=June 08, 2013}}</ref> | Boli Khela was introduced in the early 20th century by Abdul Jabbar Saodagar. His desire was to cultivate a sport that would prepare the youth to fight against British rule. Broad appeal for the sport began at the end of the First World War but subsided at the end of the Second World War. <ref>{{cite web|author=Jaki Zaman|url=http://theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168299:jabbarer-boli-khela-better-than-wwe&catid=175:weekend-independent&Itemid=213|title= Jabbarer Boli Khela: Better Than WWE|publisher=theindependentbd.com |date=10 May 2013 |accessdate=8 Jun 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Correspondent, Ctg|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/jabbarer-boli-khela-tomorrow/|title=Jabbarer Boli Khela tomorrow|publisher=thedailystar.net|date=April 24, 2013|accessdate=June 08, 2013}}</ref> | ||
| ==== | ==Participation== | ||
| Each year, Boli Khela attracts new participates and fans because the sheer enjoyment of the sport is not only contagious for local enthusiasts but inspires tourists to Bangladesh an opportunity to get a glimpse of an exciting and unique event. | Each year, Boli Khela attracts new participates and fans because the sheer enjoyment of the sport is not only contagious for local enthusiasts but inspires tourists to Bangladesh an opportunity to get a glimpse of an exciting and unique event.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jaki Zaman|url=http://theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168299:jabbarer-boli-khela-better-than-wwe&catid=175:weekend-independent&Itemid=213|title= Jabbarer Boli Khela: Better Than WWE|publisher=theindependentbd.com |date=10 May 2013 |accessdate=8 Jun 2013}}</ref | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Focus | Grappling |
|---|---|
| Hardness | Full Contact |
| Country of origin |  Bangladesh |
| Famous practitioners | Didarul Alam, Marmar Sing |
| Parenthood | Historic |
| Olympic sport | No |
Boli Khela or Jabbar-er Boli Khela (Template:Lang-bn) is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area. It is one of the oldest traditions of the Chittagong. The sporting event, held in the first month of the Bangla year, always takes place at Laldighi Maidan.
Etymology
Boli means 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 the early 20th century by Abdul Jabbar Saodagar. His desire was to cultivate a sport that would prepare the youth to fight against British rule. Broad appeal for the sport began at the end of the First World War but subsided at the end of the Second World War.
Participation
Each year, Boli Khela attracts new participates and fans because the sheer enjoyment of the sport is not only contagious for local enthusiasts but inspires tourists to Bangladesh an opportunity to get a glimpse of an exciting and unique event.<ref>Jaki Zaman (10 May 2013). "Jabbarer Boli Khela: Better Than WWE". theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 8 Jun 2013.</ref
References
- . archive.thedailystar.net. April 28, 2010. Retrieved June 08, 2013.
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- Jaki Zaman (10 May 2013). "Jabbarer Boli Khela: Better Than WWE". theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 8 Jun 2013.
- Staff Correspondent, Ctg (April 24, 2013). "Jabbarer Boli Khela tomorrow". thedailystar.net. Retrieved June 08, 2013.
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