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WHEN THE LEGAL FRATERNITY TOOK TO THE FIELD IN GOA! By Adv Vinayak (Mama) D Porob
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WHEN THE LEGAL FRATERNITY TOOK TO THE FIELD IN GOA! By Adv Vinayak (Mama) D Porob

LAW, Sept 05- Sept 11, 2026 September 4, 2026 , by

THERE are days when the courtroom takes a back seat, the files remain closed, arguments are set aside and the legal fraternity comes together simply to enjoy sport, friendship and fellowship. The All Goa Advocates Rainy Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by United Brothers at the Housing Board Ground, Colvale, was one such occasion, a celebration that went far beyond cricket.
 The sound of the ball striking the bat, cheers from the sidelines, the excitement of a close contest and laughter shared between colleagues created an atmosphere refreshingly different from the usual seriousness of courtrooms and chambers. For a day, advocates who regularly meet across the Bar as opponents stood together as teammates, competitors and friends.
Six teams participated, divided into two groups. United Brothers, Appex Alliances and Mapusa Champs formed Group A while Risers, Lawyers Challengers and UB Legends constituted Group B. Each team brought enthusiasm and competitive spirit, making the qualifying stage lively and engaging.
The top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. After a series of spirited encounters, the stage was set for a final between United Brothers and Appex Alliances.
The final produced a fitting conclusion. United Brothers held their nerve and delivered when it mattered most emerging as champions, while Appex Alliances finished as worthy runners-up. For the home team, lifting the inaugural championship trophy was a moment of considerable pride. Yet the real beauty of the tournament was that the day was never solely about victory and defeat.
The opening ceremony reflected this spirit as the Hon’ble JMFC Sabino Braganza graced the occasion, along with Adv Domnic Perreira representing the Mapusa Advocates Forum and Yoganand Gauns, former Sarpanch of Village Panchayat Nadora. Adding a distinctive flavour to the inauguration was an exhibition match between All Goa Lawyers and Colvale Police Station. It was refreshing to see members of the legal and police fraternity meet not in the context of a case or investigation but on a cricket field. Colvale Police Station emerged victorious under the captaincy of their in-charge PI Sanjit Kandolkar.
 The closing ceremony and prize distribution carried the same warmth. Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Factories & Boilers Nilkanth Halarnkar graced the occasion as chief guest. Adv Iftikar Agha, founder and chairperson of the Advocates Cricket League and Adv Domnic Perreira representing the Mapusa Advocates Forum were among the distinguished guests whose presence added significance to the event.
The tournament also celebrated individual brilliance. Adv Dattaraj @ Sai Parab was adjudged the “Player of the Tournament” while Adv Vedang Naik earned the “Best Bowler” award recognising performances that stood out during the competition.
Risers and Lawyers Challengers, the semi-finalists, were each presented with a trophy and cash prize. Appex Alliances received the runners-up trophy and cash prize while United Brothers lifted the winners’ trophy along with the cash prize.
But trophies and prize money are not what will ultimately define this tournament. What will remain are the moments between the matches, the conversations, laughter, encouragement, friendly banter, handshakes after hard-fought contests and the feeling of belonging to something larger than an individual game.
THE legal profession is demanding, built around deadlines, preparation, responsibility and the constant pressure of representing clients and pursuing justice. In such an environment, opportunities to pause, relax and connect with colleagues are valuable in strengthening the bonds of professional fraternity.
 Sport has a language of its own. It does not ask who is senior or junior, which side of the courtroom one usually stands on or which chamber one belongs to. It asks only for commitment, teamwork and the courage to compete. The cricket field can therefore become a space where professional distinctions momentarily disappear and human connections take centre stage.
That is what made the United Brothers initiative special. It created a platform where members of the legal fraternity could meet not as counsel for opposing parties but as fellow professionals sharing a passion for cricket and a sense of belonging.
The organisers deserve appreciation for conceiving an event that successfully combined sport with fellowship. The generous support of sponsors and well-wishers together with the enthusiastic participation of teams, players, officials and supporters, gave the tournament its energy and character.
The entire organising team of United Brothers deserves congratulations for creating a tournament that was competitive without losing its warmth, spirited without becoming divisive and centred on cricket while ultimately celebrating friendship.
Perhaps the finest compliment to the tournament is that it did not feel like just another sporting event. It felt like a gathering of a fraternity that sometimes needs to remind itself that professional competition need not come at the cost of friendship.
United Brothers may have walked away with the first championship trophy, but everyone who participated took home something of greater value, a day of laughter, camaraderie, memories and renewed friendships.
THE first season may have ended, but the spirit it created has only begun. The hope is that Season 2 will return bigger and brighter, with even more advocates joining the celebration because beyond the courtroom, there is a fraternity and sometimes all that fraternity needs is a cricket bat, a ball and a little rain to bring everyone together.

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