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5 days ago
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Olympic bronze-winning hockey player Dr Vece Paes passes away
Agency: PTI Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his two daughters, who are both settled abroad. He was married to Jennifer, a former India basketball team captain. Paes, who donned multiple hats in his long association with Indian sports, was a mid-fielder in the Indian hockey team. He also played several other sports such as football, cricket and rugby at the divisional level and served as the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. Born in Goa in April, 1945, Paes was exceptional in both sports and academics and following his successful stint with hockey, he became a sports medicine doctor. He went on to work as a consultant with several sports bodies including the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Davis Cup team. Paes was also a member of the Indian hockey team that won a bronze medal at the 1971 World Cup in Barcelona but the Olympic medal a year after that was the biggest moment of his career. The 1972 edition of the Games is tragically also remembered for the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes by a Palestinian militant group which forced a four-day shutdown of the showpiece. After bidding adieu to his hockey career, Paes served as the team doctor of the Indian Davis Cup team for a decade and was also Leander's manager. Leander's initiation into tennis was on his father's push. Leander took Indian tennis to great heights, becoming the most successful player in the country's history by winning 18 Grand Slam titles, including eight men's doubles and 10 mixed doubles crowns. Leander also won the men's singles bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, thus keeping the family tradition alive of winning a medal at the quadrennial showpiece. He became the first Asian male tennis player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Hockey India president and former defender Dilip Tirkey said, Paes senior's demise has ended a glorious era of the sport in the country. 'It is a sad day for us in Hockey India. The passing of Dr Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey. The Olympic medal in Munich is a testament to their grit and determination. 'I had the good fortune of meeting him a few times and I have always been inspired by his passion for sports in general. He was a great advocate of inculcating sporting culture in the country. 'We at Hockey India express our deepest condolences to his wife Jennifer, son Leander and their whole family. We stand together in their grief," said Tirkey. Paes also played for the hockey teams of Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting during the '70s and '80s. He worked with East Bengal football team and players like Bhaichung Bhutia as well on the insistence of the club's then coach Subhas Bhowmick. Paes was also one of the prominent voices of Kolkata's vibrant Anglo Indian community. Another Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza said Paes' contribution to Indian sports is unmeasurable and he was always approachable. 'I have known Dr. Vece Paes for almost a quarter century. He was the Indian Team Doctor in the 2002 Busan Asian Games and worked regularly with the national team at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympics over the years. 'Having been a world-class hockey player, himself, he understood the psyche of a professional athlete and that helped him in diagnosing and treating his sporting patients," Mirza said. 'A thorough gentleman and a proud Indian, Uncle Vece will be sorely missed not only by the tennis players but by the entire sporting fraternity of our country. May God give Leander and his family the strength to bear the irrepairable loss," she added. PTI SCH AT KHS DDV AM SSC AT AT PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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6 days ago
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Vece Paes dies: Condolences pour in for 1972 Olympics Indian hockey bronze medallist & father of Leander Paes
A member of the bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team and father of tennis legend Leander Peas, Vece Paes breathed his last on Thursday at the age of 80. Vece, who was suffering from advanced stage of Parkinson's disease, was admitted to a city hospital on Tuesday morning. Born in 1945 in Goa, Vece donned several hats in Indian sports. He played as a midfielder in the Indian hockey team and also participated in several other sports like football, cricket and rugby. He had also served as the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. Beides being an active sportsperson, Vece studied sports medicine in Kolkata and worked as a medical consultant with several sports bodies including the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Davis Cup team. Vece's death has left the sporting fraternity in shock. Former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha thanked Vece for his contribution. 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Vece Paes. He was a midfielder with the team that won the bronze medal at 1972 Munich Olympics. An amazing Sports Physician, he was team doctor when I played at Athens 2004. Incredible human being. RIP Doc. Thank you for everything,' he wrote. Former India cricketer and coach of senior national women's team, WV Raman also expressed his condolences. 'Extremely sad to hear about the passing away of Dr Vece Paes, the soft spoken Olympic medal winner. Had the privilege of working with him for #CAB. Heartfelt condolences to @Leander and other family members..#RIP Doc..,' Raman wrote. Hockey India remembed Vece and said his legacy will live on. 'Dr. Vece Paes, a true sports icon, sadly passed away this morning. His achievements on and off the field inspired generations. As a member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze-winning team, he made India proud. His legacy will live on,' wrote Hockey India on social media.
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6 days ago
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'True sports icon': Indian sporting fraternity mourns as legendary Vece Paes passes away at 80
The legendary Vece Paes, who won an Olympic bronze medal with the hockey team and touched many sportspersons with his medical expertise, passed away on Thursday. The Indian sporting fraternity is in shock as tributes pour in. Leander Paes' father, Vece Paes, passed away at the age of 80. Image: Leander Paes on X Legendary hockey player and sports medicine expert, Dr Vece Paes, who was also the father of tennis great Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday in Kolkata at the age of 80. The senior Paes was suffering from advanced stages of Parkinson's disease and was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday. As a versatile midfielder of the Indian men's hockey team, Vece Paes won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. But his impact on the Indian sporting ecosystem was bigger than an Olympic medal. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He also competed in cricket, football and rugby, later serving as the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. Beyond his playing career, as a professional in sports medicine, Vece Paes worked as a medical consultant for several esteemed sports bodies such as the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and the Indian Davis Cup team, and individual athletes. Sports fraternity pays tribute to Vece Paes As the news of his tragic demise made its way to social media, tributes poured in from major sporting organisations and personalities. Hockey India paid a rich tribute to Dr Paes, calling him a 'true sports icon.' Dr. Vece Paes, a true sports icon, sadly passed away this morning. His achievements on and off the field inspired generations. As a member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze-winning team, he made India proud. His legacy will live on.#RIPVecePaes #HockeyIndia — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 14, 2025 'Dr. Vece Paes, a true sports icon, sadly passed away this morning. His achievements on and off the field inspired generations. As a member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze-winning team, he made India proud. His legacy will live on,' HI said on X. Former Indian men's hockey team captain, Viren Rasquinha, paid his tributes by calling him an 'incredible human being.' Very sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Vece Paes. He was a midfielder with the 🇮🇳 🏑 team that won the bronze medal at 1972 Munich Olympics. An amazing Sports Physician, he was team doctor when I played at Athens 2004. Incredible human being. RIP Doc. Thank you for everything 💔 — Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 14, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Very sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Vece Paes. He was a midfielder with the 🇮🇳 🏑 team that won the bronze medal at 1972 Munich Olympics. An amazing Sports Physician, he was team doctor when I played at Athens 2004. Incredible human being. RIP Doc. Thank you for everything' Former Indian tennis player Vishal Uppal called him an icon who 'selflessly' served India. Thank you for everything Dearest Uncle Vece Paes. You will be missed a lot! Rest in peace. India has lost a sporting icon who served selflessly on & off the field. Hope the universe gives you strength & peace my brother @Leander aunty Julie & the whole family! #legend — Vishal Uppal (@bigvish10) August 14, 2025 Thank you for everything Dearest Uncle Vece Paes. You will be missed a lot! Rest in peace. India has lost a sporting icon who served selflessly on & off the field. Hope the universe gives you strength & peace my brother @Leander aunty Julie & the whole family! #legend"
India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
Vece Paes, Olympics bronze medallist and father of Indian tennis legend Leander Paes, dies at age of 80
Vece Paes (right) with his son Leander Paes. (Photo: IANS) Legendary hockey player and Olympics bronze medal-winning Indian sports star Dr Vece Paes died at the age of 80 on Thursday. Vece was the father of Indian tennis legend Leander Paes. He was suffering from advanced stage of Parkinson's disease and was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. Vece was married to Jennifer, a former India basketball player, who also served as the national team captain. Vece Paes last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his daughters – who are both settled abroad. Born in Goa in April 1945, Dr Paes was exceptional in both sports and academics. Beyond his athletic achievements, he was also a doctor of sports medicine and served as president of the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club. His son, Leander Paes, often spoke of his father's influence and inspiration in shaping his own sporting career, particularly his passion for representing India at the Olympics. In addition to hockey, he showed his skills by playing divisional cricket, football, and rugby. His love for rugby led him to become the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. Hockey India mourns loss of Vece Paes Hockey India on Thursday mourned the sad demise of Dr Vece Paes, the charismatic midfielder from the golden era of Indian Hockey. An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers. 'It is a sad day for us in Hockey India. The passing of Dr Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey. The Olympic medal in Munich is a testament to their grit and determination. I had the good fortune of meeting him a few times and I have always been inspired by his passion for sports in general. He was a great advocate of inculcating sporting culture in the country. We at Hockey India express our deepest condolences to his wife Jennifer, son Leander and their whole family. We stand together in their grief,' expressed Dr Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh too expressed his deepest condolences, and said, 'On behalf of Hockey India, we extend our deepest condolences to Leander, his mother and their family. His achievements in sports and sports science will always be remembered and his legacy will live on forever.' Vece Paes donned multiple hats A sports medicine doctor, he worked as a medical consultant with several sports bodies including the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Davis Cup team. His son, Leander, took Indian sports to great heights, becoming the most successful tennis player in the country's history by winning 18 Grand Slam titles, including eight men's doubles and 10 mixed doubles crowns. Leander also won the men's singles bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, thus keeping the family tradition alive of winning a medal at the quadrennial showpiece.
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6 days ago
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Olympic bronze-winning hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away
Agency: PTI Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his daughters, who are both settled abroad. He was married to Jennifer, a former India basketball team captain. Paes, who donned multiple hats in his long association with Indian sports, was a mid-fielder in the Indian hockey team. He also played several other sports such as football, cricket and rugby at the divisional level and served as the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. Born in Goa in April, 1945, Paes was exceptional in both sports and academics and following his successful stint with hockey, he became a sports medicine doctor. He went on to work as a consultant with several sports bodies including the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Davis Cup team. Paes was also a member of the Indian hockey team that won a bronze medal at the 1971 World Cup in Barcelona but the Olympic medal a year after that was the biggest moment of his career. The 1972 edition of the Games is tragically also remembered for the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes by a Palestinian militant group which forced a four-day shutdown of the showpiece. After bidding adieu to his hockey career, Paes served as the team doctor of the Indian Davis Cup team for a decade and was also Leander's manager. Leander's initiation into tennis was on his father's push. Leander took Indian tennis to great heights, becoming the most successful player in the country's history by winning 18 Grand Slam titles, including eight men's doubles and 10 mixed doubles crowns. Leander also won the men's singles bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, thus keeping the family tradition alive of winning a medal at the quadrennial showpiece. He became the first Asian male tennis player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Hockey India president and former defender Dilip Tirkey said, Paees senior's demise has ended a glorious era of the sport in the country. 'It is a sad day for us in Hockey India. The passing of Dr Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey. The Olympic medal in Munich is a testament to their grit and determination. 'I had the good fortune of meeting him a few times and I have always been inspired by his passion for sports in general. He was a great advocate of inculcating sporting culture in the country. 'We at Hockey India express our deepest condolences to his wife Jennifer, son Leander and their whole family. We stand together in their grief," said Tirkey. Paes also played for the hockey teams of Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting during the '70s and '80s. He worked with East Bengal football team and players like Bhaichung Bhutia as well on the insistence of the club's then coach Subhas Bhowmick. Paes was also one of the prominent voices of Kolkata's vibrant Anglo Indian community. PTI SCH AT KHS DDV AM PM AM PM PM view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 11:15 IST News agency-feeds Olympic bronze-winning hockey legend Dr Vece Paes passes away Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
