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Olympic Hockey Medalist and Sports Medicine Pioneer, Dr. Vece Paes, Dies at 80
Dr. Vece Paes, who won a bronze medal in hockey at the 1972 Olympics, has passed away at the age of 80.
He was also a doctor who used his knowledge to help athletes, becoming a pioneer in sports medicine.
Paes was the father of tennis star Leander Paes, also an Olympian, and played multiple sports himself.
He supported CLTA's rural tennis programs and worked with various sports bodies.
He will be remembered as a kind person and a gentleman.
Dr. Vece Paes, 1972 Olympic bronze medalist and father of Leander Paes, has died at 80.
Paes was a member of the 1972 Indian Olympic hockey team and also played other sports.
He was a pioneer in sports medicine, working with various sports organizations.
Paes served as president of the Indian Rugby Football Union and was a consultant for CLTA.
He battled Parkinson's disease in his final years and was remembered for his impact on Indian sports.
- Who
- Dr. Vece Paes.
- What
- Dr. Vece Paes, an Olympic medalist and sports medicine pioneer, passed away.
- When
- Thursday morning.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- Due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
- Deceased
- Dr. Vece Paes
- Age
- 80
- Sport
- Hockey
- Olympic Medal
- 1972 Bronze
- Other Roles
- President of the Indian Rugby Football Union, Sports Medicine Pioneer
- Father of
- Leander Paes
Sources
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