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Surrey unveils first-ever Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Darpan News Desk , 06 May, 2026 05:17 PM

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:

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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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