Inbuan wrestling

Inbuan is a form of wrestling native to the people of Mizoram in India. Inbuan is said to have been played in the village of Dungtlang in 1750. It's origin is believe to be far back during the time the mizo people first enter chin state in 13-14th century.

History

It is believe to be preserved in the village of Dungtlang in Mizoram 1750, India. It was recognized as a sport after the Mizo people migrated from Burma to the Lushai Hills. It origin is believe to be more than 14th century during the mizo people entering chin state of burma , boys would gather after evening meal in village dormitory and played Inbuan almost every night. It was also played ceremonially between villages when a sick or dead person's body is carried from one village to another, which was called Hlang inchuh or Mizawn inchuh.

Characteristics

Inbuan involves very strict rules prohibiting kicking, stepping out of the circle and even bending of the knees. The contest is held in a circle 15–16 feet in diameter on carpet or grass. The objective is to lift one's opponent off his feet while strictly adhering to the rules. The matches are held in three rounds each of 30–60 seconds of duration, the match generally continues till a wrestler either breaks a rule or is lifted off his feet.

Another feature of this form of wrestling is the catch-hold belt worn by the wrestlers around the waist. It has to remain tight all through the match.

See also

• Akhara
• Boli Khela
• Gatta Gusthi
• Malakhra
• Malla-yuddha
• Mukna
• Naban
• Pehlwani
• Vajra-mushti

External links

• Inbuan Traditional Sports in India