Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/1945 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 14, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Goa, India |
| Date of Death | 14/08/2025 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Vece Paes
17/05/2026
Jennifer Paes, Vece Paes's wife and a former Indian basketball Olympian, died of cancer on 17 May 2026. She was the mother of tennis star Leander Paes and was in her early seventies at the time of her death.
14/08/2025
Dr. Vece Paes, the Olympic bronze medalist hockey player and father of tennis legend Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on 14 August 2025 at the age of 80. Reports said he had been suffering from Parkinson's disease and had been admitted to Woodlands Hospital shortly before his death. He was widely known for his achievements in field hockey, sports medicine, and sports administration.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian field hockey midfielder, sports physician, surgeon and sports administrator |
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| Lifespan | 30/04/1945 to 14/08/2025 |
| Death Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Olympic Achievement | Member of the Indian men's hockey team that won bronze at the 1972 Munich Olympics |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | University of Calcutta |
| MBBS in Medicine | Sir Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, University of Calcutta |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Peter Paes (doctor) |
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| Mother | Marlaque Paes |
| Spouse | Jennifer Dutton (great-granddaughter of Michael Madhusudan Dutt, a renowned Bengali poet) |
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Career
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| Award | In 2023, Vece Paes was honoured with the 'Unsung Hero' award at the Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023 in Kolkata. | ||||||
| Position | Midfielder/Centre-half | ||||||
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| Medical Career | Sports Medicine Doctor, Medical Consultant for Indian Tennis Association, All India Football Association, Asian Cricket Council, BCCI, and Indian Davis Cup team | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vece Paes, a former Indian hockey player, competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics. | |
| 2. He is the father of renowned Indian tennis player Leander Paes. | |
| 3. Vece holds a certification in sports medicine. | |
| 4. He previously held the position of president at the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club. | |
| 5. Vece played as a midfielder in the Indian hockey team, winning a bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. His son, Leander Paes, later won a bronze medal in tennis. | |
| 6. His wife, Jennifer Paes (formerly Jennifer Dutton), represented India in basketball at the 1972 Olympics and captained the team in 1982. She hails from a notable family in Bengal with a connection to the famous poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt. | |
| 7. Vece's mother, Marlaque Paes, was from Velim, Goa, while his father, Dr. Peter Paes, was from Assolna, Goa. Vece now owns his mother's house in Velim and frequently vacations there with his family. | |
| 8. From the mid-1960s to early 2000s, Vece Paes pursued a career in medicine, transitioning from general surgery to corporate and sports medicine practice in Calcutta. | |
| 9. Vece Paes was actively involved in sports beyond hockey, playing cricket, soccer, rugby, and serving as the President of the Indian Rugby Football Union. | |
| 10. Since the early 1990s, Vece Paes has been working as a Sports Medical Consultant for various sports organizations in India, including the Indian Tennis Association and the All India Football Association. | |
| 11. Vece Paes is recognized for his significant contributions to sports, particularly in managing anti-doping education programs for the Asian Cricket Council and BCCI. | |
| 12. In 2022, a cricket match named the 'Dr. Vece Paes Cricket Cup' was held in Kolkata to honor Vece Paes' impactful life. | |
| 13. Vece and Leander Paes are the only father-son duo in India to both achieve Olympic medals in different sports. | |
| 14. He made his international debut for the Indian hockey team at the Hamburg International Cup in 1966 while still a medical student. |
