When the calendar turns and the world is ready for something different — something big, bold and human — Orka Sports arrives with a plan: to throw open the doors and invite every athlete, coach, fan and wellness enthusiast into one month-long pulse of sport, education and celebration.

The Orka Sports Festival 2026 begins on 20 November 2026 and runs for a full 30 days. For those who love the power of sport to move us — physically, emotionally and culturally — this festival will feel like a homecoming: loud, challenging, fun and full of purpose. The exact venue will be announced later, giving the organizers space to prepare an experience worthy of the world-class program they’re building. What is already set in stone is the scale and ambition: four leagues running across the month, followed by a high-octane final week that includes 30+ individual games, 10+ masterclasses, and a large Health, Fitness & Wellness Exhibition — all kicking into full swing from 22 December for the festival’s last six days.

This article is the first official piece announcing the festival. Think of it as an invitation and a guide — what to expect, who will be involved, and why this one-month festival is different from anything you’ve seen before.

A bold idea, executed at scale

Sporting events usually do one thing and do it well: a league season here, a tournament there, an expo somewhere else. Orka’s idea is intentionally different. Instead of expecting fans to travel from event to event, Orka brings a constellation of sport formats together in a single, continuous festival. The result is a living, breathing ecosystem where leagues, exhibitions, classes and short-format competitions co-exist — each amplifying the other.

For athletes, that means more stages to perform on. For coaches, more opportunities to teach and connect. For brands and innovators, a concentrated environment of discovery. For families and fans, a month of programmable experiences — from world-class league rivalry to grassroots challenges and discovery zones for kids and beginners.

The four leagues — consistent competition, diverse energy

At the festival’s core are four leagues that will run during the full 30 days. Each league brings its own culture, audience and competitive DNA. Together they form the steady drumbeat of the festival: big-match weekends, weekly storylines, and daily highlights for visitors and viewers alike.

1. Orka Kabaddi League (OKL)

Kabaddi’s global rise is no accident. Its blend of explosiveness, team strategy and theatrical momentum makes it one of the most watchable sports on earth. The Orka Kabaddi League builds on that momentum with a league designed for athletic competition and modern presentation. Expect franchise-style teams, international players, and a production design that balances raw intensity with stadium spectacle. OKL will be the festival’s heartbeat — fast, strategic and endlessly entertaining.

2. Orka Circle Kabaddi League (OCKL)

Circle kabaddi is different from the standard indoor style; it’s raw, open and closer to the sport’s roots. The Orka Circle Kabaddi League celebrates that primal energy. Matches here will feel more traditional, more regional and more unpredictable — the kind of contests where a single moment of brilliance can tilt an entire match. OCKL brings fans closer to the soul of the game.

3. Orka Wrestling League (OWL)

Wrestling is both art and willpower. The Orka Wrestling League brings together seasoned competitors from different styles — from technical folkstyle to freestyle and classical professional formats — across weight classes. OWL promises disciplined matchups, athlete backstories that resonate, and a theatrical presentation that respects the sport’s history. This league will be a showcase of strength, strategy and heart.

4. Orka Women’s Kabaddi League (OWKL)

This is the update you asked for — and it’s also one of the festival’s most important announcements. The Orka Women’s Kabaddi League places women’s kabaddi center stage. With rising international interest in women’s sport, Orka is committing to a high-visibility, high-competition league that showcases female athletes, coaches and role models. The OWKL will run alongside the other leagues for the full 30 days, delivering high-energy team matches, emerging talent opportunities and storytelling that elevates the women of kabaddi to the prominent platform they deserve. This league is not an afterthought — it’s an integral piece of Orka’s commitment to inclusion, opportunity and excellence.

The festival timeline — month-long leagues, final festival crescendo

From 20 November through the end of the 30-day period, the four leagues will carry the festival’s competitive pulse. Matches, highlights and storylines will develop, giving followers a reason to return day after day. Then, as the festival reaches its final phase, Orka shifts gears. Starting 22 December, the last six days will become a concentrated celebration of breadth and participation.

Those final days include:

• 30+ individual events — short-format competitive spectacles across strength, speed, skill and mind sports.

• 10+ masterclasses — educational sessions taught by world-class experts, aimed at athletes, coaches and fitness professionals.

• Health, Fitness & Wellness Exhibition — a large exhibition area where brands, service providers and innovators display products, host demos and meet customers.

Think of the first 24 days as the narrative arc — leagues building characters and rivalries — and the last six days as the festival’s carnival: broader participation, deeper learning, and a marketplace for fitness culture.

30+ individual games — variety, opportunity, and community

The final six days’ individual competitions are intentionally diverse. Orka wants to be both a high-performance stage and a festival that allows local athletes and fans to participate. Events will be accessible for elite competitors while also hosting divisions or demonstration stages for amateurs and youth.

Examples of competition categories include (but are not limited to):

Strength & Power

• Strongman-inspired challenges (carry, lift, medley)

• Rope climb and grip strength contests

• Power endurance heats and static hold challenges

Combat & Grappling

• Wrestling showcase bouts

• Submission grappling brackets

• Combat demonstrations and skill circuits

Speed, Agility & Parkour

• Short course obstacle races

• Parkour showcases and invitational competitions

• Sprint ladder challenges

Skill & Precision

• Dart championship

• Foosball tournament

• Target accuracy contests

Functional Fitness & Challenges

• Team relay formats

• Partner lifts and synchronized trials

• Cross-discipline showcase events

Orka’s goal with these competitions is simple: create a week where any athlete — whether pro or weekend warrior — can test themselves, be seen, and feel part of something larger.

10+ masterclasses — learning from those who’ve done it

Talent grows in environments where knowledge is shared freely. The festival’s masterclasses are curated for this reason: to make elite knowledge accessible.

Potential masterclass themes:

• Performance nutrition for competition and recovery

• Periodization and training design for strength athletes

• Mobility, prehab and long-term athlete health

• Mental toughness and competition mindset

• Coaching for youth development and retention

• Building a personal brand as an athlete

• Sports technology and data-driven performance

Each session will mix lecture, demonstration and Q&A. The intention is practical learning: tools coaches and athletes can use the very next day. Many masterclasses will be suitable for fans and parents, too — because behind every athlete is a support system that benefits from better knowledge.

Health, Fitness & Wellness Exhibition — more than a marketplace

Running concurrently with the final six days is the Health, Fitness & Wellness Exhibition. This is the place where discovery meets commerce and community. Expect large brand pavilions as well as thoughtfully designed smaller booths for local innovators and startups.

Key exhibition features:

• Product demonstrations and sampling (nutrition, equipment, tech)

• Innovation zones (wearables, performance analytics)

• Recovery and therapy areas (physiotherapy, cryotherapy demos, compression tools)

• Pop-up clinics (movement screening, body composition)

• Retail and e-commerce activation spaces

• Networking lounges for industry professionals and investors

The exhibition is intentionally cross-cutting: it serves athletes, industry professionals and casual visitors. It’s where fans can try a new training device, where coaches can evaluate gear, and where entrepreneurs can meet distributors.

Why Orka Sports Festival matters

Large sporting festivals can feel transactional. Orka intends the opposite. The festival exists to build long-term value: creating pathways for athletes, new revenue channels for fitness businesses, and visibility for sports that deserve a larger audience.

Here are a few reasons Orka matters:

1. Inclusion & Opportunity — The introduction of the Orka Women’s Kabaddi League is a concrete step toward creating meaningful opportunities for women athletes in a sport that’s rapidly expanding.

2. Ecosystem Thinking — By combining league competition, short-format contests, education and an exhibition, Orka creates synergies that drive more engagement than isolated events.

3. Athlete-first design — Scheduling, facilities, and masterclasses are being planned to support athlete welfare, recovery and performance — not merely spectacle.

4. Commercial value — For brands, the festival consolidates audiences and creates sustained exposure across 30 days, not just a single weekend.

5. Fan experience — Families and fans can plan multi-day visits, layering a league match with a masterclass or a shopping trip to the exhibition stalls.

What fans and participants need to know now

• Dates: Festival runs from 20 November 2026 for 30 days. The last six days — starting 22 December 2026 — will host the 30+ individual games, masterclasses and the health exhibition.

• Venue: The official venue will be revealed at a later date (expect an announcement in spring 2026). This allows the organizers to secure a location that meets the festival’s scale and production needs.

• Who can participate: Professional athletes, semi-pros, amateurs and youth divisions will be accounted for across different competition categories. Registration details and qualification criteria will be published on Orka’s official channels.

• Opportunities for brands: Sponsorship, exhibition space, sampling and athlete partnerships will be available. Contact Orka’s commercial team for partnership packages.

• Media & broadcast: The festival will pursue both traditional broadcast and digital streaming options to maximize global reach. Details will be announced closer to the event.

Looking forward — the start of a tradition

Big events are rarely about a single moment — they’re about the traditions that follow. Orka Sports Festival 2026 is designed to be that kind of beginning: an annual rhythm where athletes and fans mark the calendar, communities gather, and a new generation of sporting culture grows.

The inclusion of the Orka Women’s Kabaddi League as a core league is a visible sign that Orka wants to build something that matters — not just in spectacle, but in lasting value for athletes and communities.

Final thoughts

If you love sport for the grit, the storylines, the improvements and the shared triumphs, Orka Sports Festival 2026 promises to be a rare and welcome experience. It’s a month of rivalries, of testing limits, of classrooms and markets, of demo zones and main-stage final matches. It will be loud, it will be intense, and it will be human.

Mark 20 November 2026 on your calendar. Expect the venue reveal in the months that follow, and prepare for a festival that celebrates not just winners, but the entire ecosystem of sport: the athletes, the coaches, the brands, the innovators and the fans.