New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning.
The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.
"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."
https://x.com/TheHockeyIndia/status/1955859094197149797
In the statement issued on their official website minutes later, Hockey India termed Vece as a "charismatic" midfielder from the "golden era of Indian Hockey".
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