Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey paid his heartfelt respects at the funeral of former Indian Hockey player and Olympian, Dr. Vece Paes.
He also offered his condolences to his son, former Indian Tennis legend Leander Paes, standing with the family during this moment of grief.
Dr. Vece Paes’ remarkable contribution to Indian Hockey and his enduring love for the game will always be remembered with pride and gratitude.
Dilip Tirkey’s contributions as an administrator in Indian hockey are significant, particularly his focus on grassroots development and his role as president of Hockey India. He has emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent, especially from rural and tribal regions, and has worked to improve the standard of domestic competitions.
(Edited by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Sr.Broadcast Journalist, British Media & Editor- Defence & Sports, NE India Broadcast)
