Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Olympian Dr. Vece Paes: A Life Dedicated to Indian Sports
Dr. Vece Paes, a former hockey Olympian, recently passed away.
He was a talented player, winning a bronze medal in the 1972 Olympics.
After his playing career, he became a sports medicine expert, helping athletes in hockey, tennis, cricket, and football.
He was known for his kindness and knowledge.
He also served as the doctor for the Indian Davis Cup team and was involved in the anti-doping program.
Paes was also the father of tennis star Leander Paes.
He dedicated his life to sports, guiding many athletes and was remembered as a true gentleman.
Dr. Vece Paes, a former Olympian and sports medicine expert, passed away at 80.
He won a bronze medal in hockey at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Paes was a father, mentor, and sports medicine expert who assisted athletes across various sports.
He served as the Indian Davis Cup team's doctor and president of the Indian Rugby Union.
Paes battled age-related ailments, including Parkinson's disease.
- Who
- Dr. Vece Paes.
- What
- Dr. Vece Paes, an Olympian and sports medicine expert, passed away.
- When
- He passed away at 80.
- Where
- Kolkata.
- Why
- He battled age-related ailments including Parkinson's disease.
- Age at Death
- 80
- Sport
- Hockey
- Olympic Medal
- Bronze (1972)
- Notable Role
- Indian Davis Cup team doctor
- Other Sports
- Football, Cricket, Rugby
- Family
- Father of Leander Paes