Boli Khela or Jabbar-er Boli Khela( বলীখেলা) 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.
Boli means wrestler or a powerful person in bengali while Khela denotes a game. So, Boli Khela means game of the powerful person.
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.
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.
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