6th INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON CURRENT STUDIES, Tripoli, Yunanistan, 10 Şubat 2023, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
The aim of this study is to investigate Boli Khela wrestling, which is the traditional wrestling of
Bangladesh, and to determine its relation with some international wrestling. A literature review was
made and some video recordings were watched. Boli Khela means the game of strong peers. It is
the traditional wrestling of Bangladesh. Boli Khela is characterized by a high degree of physical
skill. The muscular strength, physical strength and techniques in a particular performance situation
define this traditional game. The wrestling includes grappling techniques such as throwing/throwing
and knocking down, joint locks, and various holding grips. This wrestling is usually performed on
special days and holidays such as New Year celebrations in Bengal. The use of various musical
instruments such as drums and flutes increases the intensity of the wrestling match and promotes
the event. The eliminations are like mat wrestling. Wrestling, which aims to raise awareness of the
public, is a wrestling worth seeing among the audience today. It is generally similar to Asian
continental wrestling. Elimination forms of mat wrestling are adopted. Some techniques of this
wrestling can be adapted to mat wrestling.