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Surrey unveils first-ever Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Darpan News Desk , 06 May, 2026 05:17 PM
  • Surrey unveils first-ever Sports Hall of Fame inductees

The City of Surrey is proud to announce the inaugural class of inductees into the recently created Surrey Sports Hall of Fame. The inductees will be sworn in at a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 2 at City Hall. 

These individuals and teams, Class of 2026, are recognized for their outstanding contributions as athletes, high performance athletes, builders, coaches, teams, and game changers who have made a lasting impact in Surrey and beyond. 

 “Sport has always been a unifying force in Surrey, and these inductees reflect the very best of what it means to contribute, compete, and lead in our city,” Mayor Brenda Locke said. “Surrey’s sporting story has been built over many years, and it continues to be shaped by people like this.” 

This first class reflects the depth and diversity of Surrey’s sporting community, celebrating individuals and teams whose dedication, talent and leadership have helped shape local sport and inspire future generations.  

Here are the 2026 Surrey Sports Hall of Fame inductees: 

Name  

Category  

Sport  

Prabdeep Sanghera   

Athlete  

Weightlifting  

Terry Bailey  

Athlete  

Football  

Harold Morioka  

High Performance Athlete  

Master’s Track & Field  

John Tenta  

High Performance Athlete  

Wrestling   

Sarah Hunter  

High Performance Athlete  

Wheelchair Tennis  

Surrey Marlins 90 - 93  

Team  

Soccer  

Cyril William Greenwell  

Builder  

Baseball & Basketball  

Orest Springenatic  

Builder  

Baseball  

Adam Roberts  

Coach  

Rugby  

BC Tigers Hurricanes 2018  

Game Changer  

Soccer 

 

For more information, visit: https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/surrey-sports-hall-of-fame 

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