~ He was part of the 1972 Munich Olympic Hockey Team ~
New Delhi, 14one August 2025: Hockey India mourned on Thursday for the sad downfall of Dr. Vece Paes, the charismatic midfielder from the golden age of Indian Hockey. He was part of the Olympic bronze medal winning team in the Munich Olympic Games in 1972.
An unwavering pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr. Paes leaves an inheritance of performance behind, both in and out of competition, so that countless athletes and sportsmen motivate.
“It is a sad day for us in Hockey India. The death of Dr. Paes draws curtains on a big era of hockey. The Olympic medal in Munich is proof of their grit and determination. I had the good fortune to meet him a few times and I was a great lawyer in the country in the country. Grief, “Dr. expressed, President, Hockey India.
Hockey India -Secretary -General Bola Nath Singh also expressed his deepest participation and said: “On behalf of Hockey India we are expanding our deepest participation to Leander, his mother and their families. His performance in sports and sports science will always be remembered and his inheritance will live forever.”
Dr. Paes was born in Goa in April 1945 and was exceptional in both sports and academics. In addition to his athletic achievements, he was also a doctor in sports medicine and served as president of the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club. His son, Leander Paes, often spoke about the influence and inspiration of his father in shaping his own sports career, in particular his passion for representing India at the Olympic Games.
In addition to hockey, he showed his skills by playing cricket, football and rugby division. His love for rugby led him to become the president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002.
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