Jobbarer Boli Khela

Boli Khela or Bali Khela (Bengali: বলীখেলা) is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area considered as a national game of the district. It is a form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. 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 & same month date of 12th, always takes place at Laldighi Maidan as Jabbarer Boli khela.

Boli Khela
(বলী খেলা)
Two players (boli) playing Boli khela in Chittagong
FocusGrappling
HardnessFull Contact
Country of origin Bangladesh
Famous practitionersDidarul Alam, Marma Singh
ParenthoodHistoric
Olympic sportNo
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