Jabberer Boli Khela Cumilla's Shahjalal emerges champion

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 25 (UNB): Shahjalal Boli emerged as the champion of the 114th edition of the popular and traditional wrestling competition of Chattagram 'Jabbarer Boli Khela' on Tuesday.
Shahjalal Boli from Cumilla defeated defending champion Tariqul Islam Jibon Boli from Chakaria upazila within one minute of the fight and snatched the crown of champion.
Shahjalal and Jibon Bali came face to face in the final of the 114th edition of Boli Khela held on Tuesday afternoon.
Shahjalal Boli, a fruit seller in Cumilla, was defeated against Jibon Boli in last year's edition. He was previously crowned as champion in 2018 and 2019.
Earlier, last year's champion Tariqul Islam Jibon and Khagrachhari's Srijan Chakma faced each other in the first semi-final. Srijan Boli lost to Jibon Boli in a battle of about 11 minutes and 36 seconds. Srijan Chakma secured the third spot.
On the other hand, in the second semi-final, Anwara's Abdun Nur faced last year's runner-up Shahjalal Boli. The fight between the two lasted only one minute and 26 seconds. Abdun Nur Boli was defeated by Shahjalal Boli.