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| '''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> | '''Boli Khela''' or '''Jabbar-er Boli Khela'''<ref name=newagebd.com>{{cite web |url=http://newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2013-04-17&nid=46319#.UbNglpyb8k0|title=Jabbarer Boli Khela begins April 25 |publisher=newagebd.com|date=April 17, 2013|accessdate=June 08, 2013}}</ref ({{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> | ||
| ==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| ''Boli'' means wrestler<ref name=daily-sun.com>{{cite web |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_22-04-2013_Jobbarer-Boli-Khela-begins-April-25_475_1_10_1_5.html|title=Jobbarer Boli Khela begins April 25|publisher=daily-sun.com|date=22 April 2013|accessdate=June 08, 2013}}</ref> | '''Boli''' means wrestler<ref name=daily-sun.com>{{cite web |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_22-04-2013_Jobbarer-Boli-Khela-begins-April-25_475_1_10_1_5.html|title=Jobbarer Boli Khela begins April 25|publisher=daily-sun.com|date=22 April 2013|accessdate=June 08, 2013}}</ref> or a powerful person in ], while '''Khela''' denotes a game. So, Boli Khela means game of the powerful person.<ref name="bpedia">, from ].</ref> | ||
| or a powerful person in ], while ''Khela'' denotes a game. So, Boli Khela means game of the powerful person.<ref name="bpedia">, from ].</ref> | |||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
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| ==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 KhelaCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
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 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 name=thedailystar.net></ref
References
- "Jobbarer Boli Khela begins April 25". daily-sun.com. 22 April 2013. Retrieved June 08, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Bali Khela, from Banglapedia.
- Jaki Zaman (10 May 2013). "Jabbarer Boli Khela: Better Than WWE". theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 8 Jun 2013.
- "Jabbarer Boli Khela tomorrow". thedailystar.net. April 24, 2013. Retrieved June 08, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help)