Inbuan
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The most popular game of the Mizos is Inbuan,
a spectacular traditional sport. Though its
origin is unclear, it is believed that it
originated among the "Fanai" tribe.
It is not a group sport. It involves only
two people where each one tries to get both
feet of their opponent off the ground. Although
strength and a well-built body are important,
skill is most essential. A person with a
higher skill level can defeat even bigger
and stronger opponents easily.
Inkawibah
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This game is found only amongst the Mizos
and is played with a kind of nut called
"kawi". Played mostly by the girls,
it can be played by a number of players
at a time.
The number of kawis used has to be the same
as the number of players. The players are
usually divided into two groups where one
group will play first. While one group places
the "kawi" in an upright position,
the players in the other group try to hit
the kawi that has been placed. When they
miss the kawi, it is the turn of the other
group to play the game.
Insaihrui
Pawh »
Like most of the Mizo games and sports,
the origin of this game is also unknown
but it can be said that it is unique and
it originated in the Mizo community.
A game of strength, it can be played as
a group as well as by two persons. If only
two persons play it, a long and strong rope
is required. It is similar to the game of
tug-of-war but it is different in the sense
that both the ends of the rope are made
noose like and put around the neck of both
the participants.
A line is drawn in the middle of each participant
and they have to try to pull each other
across the line using their neck and body.
As a group also it is played in almost the
same way but here a knot is made in the
middle of the rope to which ropes are added
according to the number of participants.
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Insaihrui
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Insukherh
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This is another game unique to the Mizo
community. It is usually played using a
"suk" which is a kind of rice
grinder about five feet long used by the
Mizos. However, strong and thick bamboos
of similar length can also be used.
Played only by the men, it is a test of
the strength of their wrists and hands.
Two people can play this game where each
one holds either end of the pole with their
hands touching each other. Each one then
tries to turn the pole in the right direction
without letting their hands slip. The one
who can turn the pole in the right direction
is the winner.
Insuknawr
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Also known as "Insukhawlh",
it is played by two persons using a wooden
rice grinder called "suk" about
five feet long.
It is played to test the strength of a person.
The wooden pole or "suk" is placed
under the right armpit of each participant
and each one tries to push the other about
three paces back. Then they change sides
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