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Indian Rugby Football Union: The 1972 Munich Olympics hockey bronze medallist and father of tennis icon Leander Paes, Dr Vece Paez, has passed away in Kolkata at the age of 80. He was suffering from advanced stage of Parkinson's disease.

Born in Goa in April, 1945, Dr Paes was exceptional in both sports and academics. Beyond his athletic achievements, he was also a doctor of sports medicine and served as president of the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club.

His son, Leander, often spoke of his father's influence and inspiration in shaping his own sporting career, particularly his passion for representing India at the Olympics.