1.1 Duration

• Each match has two halves of 20 minutes.
• 5-minute halftime break.

1.2 Team Composition

• 7 players on the court.
• 5 substitutes on the bench.
• Minimum 10 women players must be registered for a match.

1.3 Toss

• Coin toss decides which team raids first.
• Winning captain chooses raid or court side.

2.1 Raid Points

• Raid starts when the raider enters opponent’s half.
• 1 point per valid touch on a defender.
• Bonus point if:
• 6+ defenders on court, and
• Raider crosses the bonus line correctly.

2.2 Tackle Points

• Defenders get 1 point for stopping a raider.
• Multiple defenders stopping the raider = 1 team point.

2.3 All-Out

When all defenders are out:

2.4 Self-Out Rules

Raider is out if:

3.1 Impact Raid (Special Feature)

Each team gets 1 Impact Raid per half.

During Impact Raid:

• All raid points = 2× (double)
• If raider is tackled → Defenders get +1 bonus tackle point
• Must declare before crossing midline.

Purpose:

High-pressure moments that shift match momentum.

3.2 Speed Raid Shot Clock

• Max 30 seconds per raid.
• Digital countdown in arena.
• Exceeding time = self-out.

3.3 Power Play Revival

Once per match:

3.4 Golden Clash – Tie Breaker

If match is tied:

• 3-minute extra round
• Equal raids for both teams
• If still tied → Sudden Death Raid

4.1 Age Requirement

• Minimum 18+ years by 31 March 2026

(DOB on or before 31 March 2008).

4.2 Physical Fitness

• Mandatory medical & fitness clearance.

4.3 Registration

• Government ID
• Player registration form
• Video trials (for new players)
• Signed team contract

5.1 Allowed

• Up to 5 substitutions per match.
• Substituted players may re-enter when revived.

5.2 Not Allowed

• No substitutions during an active raid.
• No substitutions during tie-breakers.

6.1 Common Fouls

• Jersey pulling
• Holding raider after whistle
• Misbehavior with referees
• Offensive language
• Charging without intent to retreat

6.2 Penalties

• 1-point penalty to offending team
• 30-sec suspension for aggressive behavior
• Red card for dangerous acts (ban from match)

• 2 On-court referees
• 1 Match commissioner
• 2 Line umpires
• 1 Scoring panel
• 1 Timekeeper

Referees’ decisions are final.

8.1 Challenges

• 1 challenge per half per team
• Lost challenge = challenge removed
• Successful challenge = retained

8.2 Allowed Challenges

• Touch validity
• Boundary calls
• Bonus line disputes
• Timing issues

Players must:

• Maintain sportsmanship
• Respect referees, opponents & audience
• Follow league protocols
• Wear approved OWKL gear

• Random testing anytime
• Zero tolerance for banned substances
• Violation = season-long ban

• Use league-approved gear
• Immediate suspension if injured
• Medical team available courtside
• Mandatory concussion protocol

Handles:

• Player disputes
• Team complaints
• Misconduct hearings
• Fines & penalties

13.1 Only Registered Women Players Allowed

• No walk-ins
• No on-spot entries
• Only verified OWKL Player ID holders allowed

13.2 Trial Evaluation Criteria

• Raiding technique
• Defensive strength
• Speed & agility
• Stamina
• Game awareness
• Discipline

13.3 Trial Check-In System

• QR Code entry
• ID verification
• No duplicate entries

14.1 Game Performance (60%)

• Successful Raid: +10
• Touch Point: +5
• Successful Tackle: +15
• Bonus Line: +5
• Escape: +10
• All-Out Participation: +10
• Discipline: +5

14.2 Social Performance (30%)

• Profile Likes: +1
• Shares: +2
• Trial Video Uploads: +5
• Daily Fan Votes: +2
• Weekly Votes: +10

14.3 Referrals (10%)

• Invite New Player: +5
• Invite Fan: +1

14.4 Final OPP Formula

OPP = (Game × 0.60) + (Social × 0.30) + (Referrals × 0.10)

14.5 Weekly Training / Game Video Upload

Players may upload weekly videos of:

• Training
• Drills
• Match clips
• Fitness workouts



Points:

• Weekly Upload: +10
• Monthly Featured Video: +50



Rules:

• 1. Max 4 uploads/month
• 2. Must be recorded in same week
• 3. Duration 1–5 minutes
• 4. Player’s face + ID visible
• 5. Upload only on OWKL Portal
• 6. No copyrighted music
• 7. Exclusive content only

Category A – Elite

• Bid Start: $20,000
• Top performers

Category B – Advanced

• Bid Start: $15,000

Category C – Developing

• Bid Start: $8,000

Category D – Emerging

• Bid Start: $5,000

16.1 After Trials

• OPP uploaded
• Leaderboards updated

16.2 Combine Round

• Fitness tests
• Live match performance
• Coach evaluations

16.3 Player Draft

• Players divided into A–D categories
• 6 teams participate in official OWKL Draft

Disqualification for:

• Fake documents
• Age fraud
• Doping
• Misconduct
• Influencing officials
• Entering trial without registration

All players must agree:

• I confirm that all details provided are valid and I agree to follow all rules of the Orka Women’s Kabaddi League.