The fourth edition of the National Bar & Bench Badminton Championship wrapped up on Sunday at the Thyagraj Sports Complex in New Delhi, bringing together approximately 400 lawyers and legal professionals from across India for a two-day weekend tournament held on August 8 and 9, according to reports from PNN syndicated via The Tribune and ThePrint.
Organizers and Core Objectives
The tournament was organized and sponsored by Deka Events in association with the Lawyers Badminton Association. According to PNN, the event was designed to promote sportsmanship, fitness, professional camaraderie, and a healthy work-life balance among members of the legal community. Ms. Abantika Deka, Founder of Deka Events, noted that the turnout for the fourth edition highlights a growing enthusiasm for sports within the profession. Deka Events announced plans to continue organizing the championship in the coming years with the goal of expanding it into an even larger national platform for the Bar and Bench.
Distinguished Guests and Attendees
The closing ceremony featured former Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. R. Gavai, who attended as the Chief Guest, as reported by The Tribune and ThePrint. Other notable figures at the event included Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tej Pratap Tiwari, Judge of the Allahabad High Court; Mr. Vikas Singh, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association; Ms. Pinky Anand, Judge, Bahrain; Mr. Sacchin Puri, Vice President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association; Mr. Devvrat, President of SCAORA; Mr. Nikhil Jain; Mr. Rohit from SCAORA; and Ms. Vidhi, Member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association.
Competition Format and Community Impact
The championship featured multiple categories across the two-day schedule, allowing legal practitioners from different parts of the country to interact outside of formal courtroom settings. Participants competed in various categories designed to test their athletic skills while fostering networking and personal connections.
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