India, Aug. 18 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its grief at the passing of former Indian Olympian and renowned sports medicine expert, Dr. Vece Paes, who breathed his last on Thursday morning. He was 80.

Following his illustrious playing career, he dedicated himself to the field of sports medicine, serving athletes across disciplines with distinction and care.

Dr. Paes was associated with the BCCI from October 2010 to March 2018 as an Anti-Doping and Age Verification Consultant.

He introduced structured educational programmes for anti-doping within the BCCI, significantly enhancing awareness and compliance among players and support staff.

His expertise and commitment were instrumental in strengthening...