
Legacy of Dr. Vece Paes: A Pillar in Indian Sports
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 10:03 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Dr. Vece Paes, an esteemed figure in Indian sports and father of tennis icon Leander Paes, passed away at 80. He was part of the 1972 Olympic hockey team and an influential sports medicine consultant. Paes also served as president of the Indian Rugby Football Union from 1996 to 2002.