The Indian sports fraternity is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Vece Paes, a man who made a lasting impact on the nation’s sporting landscape. Paes, aged 80, succumbed to Parkinson’s disease. He was a member of the 1972 Munich Olympics bronze-medal-winning hockey team. His sporting journey included proficiency in hockey, football, cricket, and rugby. He later became a renowned sports medicine expert, providing counsel to athletes and working with prominent sports organizations. He focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and the mental well-being of athletes. His influence expanded into sports administration, where he championed fair play and excellence. His wife Jennifer and son Leander also achieved sporting excellence. Vece Paes’s dedication to sports leaves an enduring legacy, remembered through the athletes he guided, the organizations he supported, and the achievements of his family, marking him as a true icon.
