Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Kolkata Mourns Olympic Medalist Dr. Vece Paes
Dr. Vece Paes, a famous sports doctor who also won an Olympic medal in hockey, recently passed away.
He was known for his work in sports medicine, helping athletes get better.
His funeral was held in Kolkata, attended by famous sports figures like Sourav Ganguly.
People remembered him for his help to sports as a player, doctor, and leader, and the impact he had on the sport, including using science to improve player performance.
His son, Leander Paes, a tennis player, also won an Olympic medal, making them a sports family.
Dr. Vece Paes, an Olympic medalist and sports medicine expert, was laid to rest in Kolkata.
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey attended the funeral.
Young players and officials paid their respects, with flags from his former clubs draped over the coffin.
Paes was remembered as a player, doctor, and administrator who contributed significantly to Indian sports.
He died at 80 due to age-related illness and Parkinson's disease.
- Who
- Dr. Vece Paes, and attended by family, friends, and sports figures like Sourav Ganguly and Dilip Tirkey.
- What
- Funeral of Dr. Vece Paes, Olympic medalist and sports medicine expert.
- When
- Sunday, after he died on Thursday.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To pay respects to Dr. Paes and commemorate his contributions to sports.
- Name
- Dr. Vece Paes
- Profession
- Sports Medicine Expert
- Olympic Medal
- Bronze (1972)
- Sports
- Hockey, Rugby
- Death Cause
- Age-related illness and Parkinson’s disease
- Son
- Leander Paes
