Every nation of the world has its own games and sports. They are as necessary for life as food and drink. A man eats and drinks of fulfill his hunger and quench his thirst. But he takes part in games and sports to build up his body and character. Bangladesh
Ha-du-du is a very popular game. It is an outdoor game. It is a game of joy not only to the players but also to the spectators. It cists minimum but gives maximum joy and thrill. This game requires a small plain ground. The ground is divided into two equal parts. A line is drawn across the middle of the field. The young and the strong boys of the villages play Ha-du–du. there are two teams. Each team stands in one part of the ground. One player of a team is allowed to enter the ground of the opponent party. He utters Ha-de-du all the time holding his breath. He tries his best to touch one or more players of the opponent party. If he is successful in his attempt and comes back to his own area, the touched player or players are called dead. And if he is caught within the area of the opponent party, he is called dead. In this way the game goes on. The games to an end when all the players of a party are dead and the other party wins. Dariabandha is another popular game of our villages. In this game a field is made under certain rules equally divided with lines keeping equal distance from each other. Players are divided into two equal teams. One team stands outside the field and each of the players of the other team stands on each line facing at least on opponent player. Players standing outside enter into the field one by one and try to pass across the field to the finishing point and vice-versa, the team concerned wins the game. kanamachhi is a popular village game. A number of children stand in a circle. One of them becomes the kanamachhi. He is called so because a piece of cloth is tied over his eyes and he can not see. He runs after children. If he can touch anybody, then the touched person becomes the kanamachhi. Gollachhut is another popular game of our villages. It is played between two teams. There are equal numbers of players in each team. A team stand scattered on the field facing the team standing at the fixed point. If the players standing at the fixed point can cross the field untouched, they win the game. Lathi Khela is also a popular village game. This game requires some skills and tactics. The healthy and the strong people of the villages take part in this game. This game is a source of great joys the spectators. The spectators enjoy the game much. Boat-race is a popular entertainment of the people of the villages. Generally a boat-race is held during autumn on the occasion of any village festival. Special boats are made for the purpose. People from far
and near gather at the spot. A boat race starts in the midst of shouts and thrills. It provides innocent pleasure. It is really exciting and thrilling.
and near gather at the spot. A boat race starts in the midst of shouts and thrills. It provides innocent pleasure. It is really exciting and thrilling.
