Flagship Event

Dharma Games 2026

Australia's first unified community sporting festival for the Dharmic community. Four sports. One venue. One day.

Team registrations are now closed, all teams are filled. Everyone is welcome as a spectator, entry is free.

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Event Details

When, where and what.

Date
Sunday, 6 September 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Venue
Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW
Entry
Free for spectators. Teams register below for $150 per team.
Open to
Dharmic communities (Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and more), open to all
Hosts
Hindu Council of Australia, Australian Hindu Sporting Federation & Friends of India Australia
Founding Partner โ€” Hindu Council of Australia
Founding Partner โ€” Friends of India Australia
Sporting Partner โ€” Kho Kho Australia
Sporting Partner โ€” Throwball Australia
Kho Kho action Futsal action AHSF community warm-up AHSF athletes at an event
The Sports

Four sports, throughout the day.

01

Throwball

Fast net sport played 7 on court plus 3 subs. All-women teams of 10. Runs morning to early afternoon.

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02

Kho Kho

High-energy traditional South Asian tag sport rooted in Dharmic heritage. Mixed teams of 12. Minimum 3 women attacking at all times. Runs late morning to afternoon.

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03

Futsal

Fast five-a-side football on a hard court. Mixed teams of 8. Minimum 2 women on court at all times. Runs in the afternoon.

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04

Netball

Fast-paced and competitive. Mixed teams of 10. Minimum 3 women on court at all times. Runs in the afternoon.

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On the Day

More than just sport.

Food Precinct

Chai Nook Parramatta serving chai and vegetarian Indian street food, plus Karma Kitchen. Come with hungry tummies, there's plenty on offer.

Community Games

Carrom, gilli danda, ring toss, tyre and stick, cornhole and more, set up for kids and all ages to jump in and play throughout the day.

Free Entry

Spectators, families and community members are all welcome. No ticket needed, bring the whole family.

Awards

Trophies, medals and certificates across all four sports. The winning team in each sport takes home a cash prize (amount to be confirmed).

Hydration

Complimentary water and electrolyte drinks provided to all participants throughout the day.

First Aid

Qualified first aiders and a defibrillator on site throughout the day.

A Festival For Everyone

Not just a tournament, a festival.

Dharma Games is a full day out with a real festival atmosphere. Whether you're playing, cheering or just soaking it up, there's something for every age.

Games & Activities

Carrom, gilli danda, ring toss, tyre and stick, cornhole and more, on display for kids and all ages to jump in and have a go throughout the day.

Food & Drinks

Chai Nook Parramatta serving chai and vegetarian Indian street food, plus Karma Kitchen. Come hungry, there's plenty to eat and cold drinks all day.

Festival Atmosphere

Music, ceremonies and a buzzing crowd, the energy of a community coming together for one big day.

Spectators

Free entry for everyone.

Entry is completely free for all spectators, no ticket needed. Bring your family, your friends and the kids for a brilliant day out. Come to cheer on a team, try the games, grab a bite from the food trucks, and be part of the atmosphere.

Dharma Games community festival atmosphere
Registrations Closed

All teams are filled

Thank you to everyone who registered, every team spot for Dharma Games 2026 has now been filled and team registrations are closed. We can't wait to see you on the day. Everyone is welcome to come along as a spectator, entry is free.

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Register

Enter your team.

Select your sport, fill in your details and list your players. Registration is $150 per team. Futsal, Kho Kho and Netball are mixed-gender, and Throwball is an all-women competition.

New here? Read the full Event Info guide for everything you need to know before you register.

Step 1 โ€” Pay your $150 fee to secure your spot

We ask all teams to pay upfront by bank transfer. Your registration is only confirmed once payment is received.

Amount$150 for one sport ยท $225 for two sports
BSB062 268
Account number1063 5747
Account nameAHSF
Payment referenceYour team name
  • $150 covers a team entering one sport. If the same team enters two sports that don't clash on time, the combined fee is a discounted $225, not $300.
  • Please use a different team name for each sport you enter, even with the same players.
  • Put your team name as the payment reference so we can match your payment to your registration. If paying the $225 two-sport rate, note both team names in the reference or in your registration form.
โšฝ Futsal
๐Ÿ Throwball
๐Ÿƒ Kho Kho
๐Ÿ‰ Netball

Throwball is an all-women competition. All other sports are mixed-gender with a minimum number of women on court.

โœ“ Registration received! Thanks for registering. If you have not already paid, please transfer the $150 fee to the AHSF account (BSB 062 268, Acc 1063 5747) using your team name as the reference.

Captain details

Remember to transfer your $150 fee using your team name as the reference. Your spot is confirmed once payment is received.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Registering on your own?

No team, no problem. Tell us the sport you would like to play and a little about yourself, and we will endeavour to place you in a team. If we find you a spot, you will split the $150 registration fee with the team you join.

โœ“ Solo registration received! Thanks for putting your hand up. We will do our best to place you in a team for your preferred sport and will be in touch.

We will be in touch to confirm your placement. If placed, you will split the $150 team fee with your team.

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Coming Along?

Let us know you're coming.

Entry is free and no ticket is needed, but a quick RSVP helps us plan the day and lets us keep you posted. Bring the family and come hungry.

Free entry ยท Sunday 6 September 2026 ยท Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen