The games we used to play in childhood

In childhood we used to play in the field in the afternoon or on holidays.When I remember my childhood memories, I want to go back to my childhood.But nowadays children feel more comfortable playing games on computer or smartphone at home than playing on the field.But sports are very important for children.Both body and mind are better through sports.So now children need to be encouraged to play on the field rather than playing games on mobile, computer.

Every nation of the world has it's own games and sports. They are as necessary for life as food and drink. A man eats and drinks to fulfil his hunger and quench his thirst.But he takes part in games and sports to build up his body and character. Bangladesh is a tropical country . So she has games and sports suited to her climate .

There are many village games and sports. Ha-du-du, Dariabandha, kanamachi, Gollachut, Danguli dix guti, sixteen guti, lathi khela, Bou chi,kutkut, kanamachi,Meat thief and lots of games not knowing more names. Which has been lost in the evolution of time.This sports and games are the main village games and sports in Bangladesh. We used to play these games In our leisure time.

Ha-du-du is a very popular game. It is an outdoor games.It is a game of joy not only to the players but also to the spectators . It costs minimum but gives maximum joy and thril.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 village play Ha-du-du. There are two teams. Each team has equal number of players. The players stand face to on a line. 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-du-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 in. The game comes to an end when all the players of a party are dead and other party wins.

Dariabandha is another popular game in our country. 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 stand outside of the field and each of the players of the other team stands on each line facing at least one opponent player. Players standing outside enter into the field one by one and try to pass across the field to the finishing end. If any player of a team can cross the field from the starting point to the finishing point and vice - versa, the team concerned wins the game.

Kanamachi is s popular game. A number of children stand in e circle. One of them becomes the kanamachi. He is called so because a piece of cloth is tied over his eyes and he can not see. Hd runs after children. If he can touch anybody, then the touched person becomes the kanamachi.

Another popular game of our country is Gollachut. It is played between two teams. There are equal number of players in each team. A team stands at a fixed point on one side of the field. The players of the other 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.

Lati khela is also a popular village game in our country. This game requires some skills and tactics. The healthy and strong people of the village take part in this game. This game is a source of great joy to the spectators. The spectators enjoy the game much.

Our country games are very interesting indeed. They can be played without spending much money.large fields are not needed. The games give sufficient exercise to the limbs of the body.They are source of innocent joy and pleasure. They make us strong, healthy and active.

The games are part of our culture and heritage. We should play the games to uphold our age old culture and heritage.