Welcome Rohri City! Sports & Games In Rohri Page 1

[1][2][3]

· Wanjh wan

The playing-field is 67 ft. long and 24 ft. wide and is marked with six daris or bans, each 24 ft. long and 2 ft. wide and set 11 ft. apart. In the middle of each dan is the wanjh, 2 ft. wide. The tournament lasts one hour. There are six players, each of whom in turn tries to run the length of the field without being touched by any of the others while on the daris; two referees supervise proceedings. Wan jhwati is a traditional sport and cultural heritage of rural Sindh. The life of villagers is very simple and they derive a great deal of enjoyment from playing Wanjhwati, particularly because there are no expenses involved.

· Itidakar

For two teams of four to eight players. What required is an iti, a piece of wood pointed at both ends, half an inch wide and up to one inch long; a dakar, a wooden board two to two-and-a-half feet wide. The winner of the toss to determine who starts may take his turn first or later. The iti is thrown at the dakar if the thrower misses, or if the iti is caught by a member of the Opposite team, his turn is forfeit. In another version, a player from each team throws the iti, the distances are measured, and the side with the longest throws wins.

· Bilharo

The playing-field is 60 ft. long and 30 wide. At the end, two circles of 5 ft. are marked. Two players play at one time, standing in the circle. In all, ten players take part in the game. One player will attack the player who is standing in the circle and will try to catch him. The other player will defend himself. If he is caught the other player is declared successful. At the end, the first player (attacker) will occupy the second circle and the other player will occupy the first circle. The referee will be standing by all along to watch that no irregularity takes place.

· Bird fighting

The next place among the region’s most favorite forms of amusement is given to cock, partridge, and quail- fighting. Grand cocks are bred in Sindh and they are the most obstinate fighters among the fighting birds. Grey partridge are caught young and become wonderfully tame. If they turn out to be prize fighters, they are worth much money. An added attraction of bird-fights is the (illegal) gambling which is keenly followed.

· Malakhro (wrestling)

The favorite sport of the adult Muslim population. Malakhro matches are held on holidays and Fridays and are a feature of all fairs. Rich feudal lords and influential maintain famous malhs (wrestlers) and organize matches for them.