The second edition of the All India Judges Badminton Tournament concluded on a high note in Ranchi, with Bombay High Court's Justice Farhan Parvez Dubas emerging as the men's singles champion. The two-day sporting event, held at the Mega Sports Complex in Khelgaon, Hotwar, saw spirited participation from 31 judges representing nine different high courts across the nation.
Champions Crowned Across Categories
In a thrilling final match, Justice Farhan Parvez Dubas of the Bombay High Court defeated his opponent, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas from the Kerala High Court, to claim the prestigious winner's trophy in the men's singles category. The women's singles title was secured by Justice Savitri Ratho of the Orissa High Court, who triumphed over Justice Rekha Borana of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Nupur Bhati, also from the Rajasthan High Court, secured the third position in the women's singles.
The tournament, which featured four competitive categories, also crowned winners in the doubles events. The men's doubles trophy was won by the Bombay High Court duo of Justices Farhan Parvez Dubas and Sarang V. Kothwal. In the mixed doubles category, the winning team comprised Orissa High Court Judges V. Narasingh and Savitri Ratho, showcasing a dominant performance from the Orissa contingent.
A Growing Sporting Tradition for the Judiciary
The tournament was formally inaugurated on January 3 by Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan. This event marks a significant step in promoting fitness and camaraderie among members of the Indian judiciary. Judges from the high courts of Allahabad, Bombay, Madras, Rajasthan, Telangana, Kerala, Orissa, Karnataka, and the host, Jharkhand, participated in the championship.
Speaking about the event's evolution, Jharkhand High Court Justice Ananda Sen shared insights with the media. "The Orissa HC had organized the tournament last year for the first time," he said. "I had participated in the tourney with fellow Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay and we had decided to follow the league and host the tournament in Jharkhand." This statement highlights the initiative's organic growth and the commitment of the judges to sustain this sporting tradition.
Significance and Future Prospects
The successful conclusion of the tournament in Ranchi underscores the importance of work-life balance and physical well-being, even for those in demanding professions like the judiciary. Such events foster interstate collegiality and healthy competition beyond the courtroom. With two successful editions now completed, the All India Judges Badminton Tournament is poised to become an annual fixture, potentially inspiring similar sporting initiatives among other professional bodies in the country.
