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| '''Boli Khela''' (or '''Bali Khela''') ({{lang-bn|বলীখেলা}}) is a traditional form of ] in ], particularly popular in the ] area. |
'''Boli Khela''' (or '''Bali Khela''') ({{lang-bn|বলীখেলা}}) is a traditional form of ] in ], particularly popular in the ] area. It is particularly played in the month of Chaitra (March-April in the ]).<ref name="bpedia">, from ].</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 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. | 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"/> | Other notable players and organizers include ]{{dn|date=August 2012}} of ], AK Khan, and ].<ref name="bpedia"/> | ||
| ==Etymology== | |||
| ''Boli'' means a powerful person in ], while ''Khela'' denotes a game. So, Boli Khela means game of the powerful person.<ref name="bpedia">, from ].</ref> | |||
| ==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> | |||
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| 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. | |||
| ==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 Bali Khela) (Template:Lang-bn) is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area. It is particularly played in the month of Chaitra (March-April in the Bangla Calendar). 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 Abul Fazal of Chittagong University, AK Khan, and Khwaja Abdul Ghani.
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.
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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.
References
- ^ Bali Khela, from Banglapedia.
- 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". Retrieved June 08, 2013.
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