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Indian Express
5 days ago
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- Indian Express
Olympics hockey medallist and father of tennis player Leander Paes, Dr Vece Paes, dies at 80
Former Indian hockey player Dr Vece Paes, father of tennis star Leander Paes, passed away at the age of 80 at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday. Dr Paes was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday with multi-organ dysfunction due to lower respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract infections. According to the hospital, he had been under its home care services for the past ten months as a long-term patient of Parkinson's disease, and had been bed-bound for an extended period. 'Despite the best medical efforts, Dr Paes breathed his last in the early hours of August 14, 2025,' the hospital said in a statement. Born in Goa in 1945, Dr Paes studied a pre-medical course at Presidency College in Kolkata from 1964-65, and had earlier attended La Martiniere College in Lucknow. He began his medical practice at NRS Medical College and Woodlands Hospital in the 1960s. A member of the Indian hockey team that won bronze at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Dr Paes also played football, cricket, and rugby, and served as president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. In addition, he worked as a medical consultant with the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and the Indian Davis Cup team. Family sources said his last rites will be held on Monday or Tuesday, as the family is waiting for the arrival of his daughters from abroad. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences on social media: 'Saddened by the demise of Dr Vece Paes, member of the bronze medal winning team at the 1972 Olympic Games. His contribution to hockey and sports medicine will be remembered. My condolences to his family, including Leander, his friends and the members of the many clubs of Kolkata he was associated with.' Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari also posted: 'It is with a heavy heart I received the sad news of the passing of Dr. Vece Paes, a true icon of Indian sports and an Olympic Bronze Medallist in Hockey at the 1972 Munich Games. Dr Paes, who left us at the age of 80, was not only a stellar athlete but also a pioneering Sports Medicine Expert whose contributions shaped Indian sports.' 'As the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, he was part of a rare father-son duo who both won Olympic medals, bringing immense pride to our nation. His work with the Asian Cricket Council, BCCI, and the Indian Davis Cup team, along with his leadership as President of the Indian Rugby Football Union, left an indelible mark on sports administration and medicine. I mourn the loss of this remarkable soul whose legacy will continue to inspire generations,' Adhikari continued in his post.
Business Standard
5 days ago
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- Business Standard
Vece Paes, Olympic hockey bronze medallist and sports icon, passes away
Dr. Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning hockey squad at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday morning. He was 80. New Delhi Dr. Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning hockey squad at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday morning. He was 80. Battling Parkinson's in final days Paes had been suffering from an advanced stage of Parkinson's disease and was admitted to a city hospital on Tuesday morning, where his condition deteriorated. Multi-Sport Athlete and Hockey Midfielder A versatile sportsperson, Paes represented India as a midfielder in hockey while also excelling in football, cricket, and rugby. He served as president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002, contributing significantly to the sport's development in the country. Pioneering Role in Sports Medicine Beyond his playing career, Paes was a respected sports medicine expert. He worked with leading sports organisations, including the Asian Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and the Indian Davis Cup team, providing medical expertise to athletes across disciplines.
NDTV
5 days ago
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- NDTV
Vece Paes, Hockey Great And Father Of Tennis Icon Leander Paes, Dies At 80
Former India hockey player Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died at the age of 80 on Thursday. Paes, who was suffering from advanced stage of Parkinson's disease, was admitted to a city hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday morning. Paes, who donned multiple hats in his long association with Indian sports, was a midfielder in the Indian hockey team. He also played several sports such as football, cricket and rugby and served as the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002. Listen to the latest songs, only on 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.
