Saturday, May 9, 2026
ADVT 
National

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 

MORE National ARTICLES

Idlout's floor-crossing gets Carney closer to majority as byelections loom

Idlout's floor-crossing gets Carney closer to majority as byelections loom
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout's decision to cross the floor from the NDP to the Liberals puts Prime Minister Mark Carney's government at 170 seats — two short of a majority — with three byelections still to come on April 13.

Idlout's floor-crossing gets Carney closer to majority as byelections loom

DARPAN Power Women Of Influence 2026: Less Than 2 Weeks Go-Celebrating Women and Their Excellence

DARPAN Power Women Of Influence 2026: Less Than 2 Weeks Go-Celebrating Women and Their Excellence
In just 2 weeks, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, we will gather again for the 4th edition of the DARPAN Power Women of Influence, an empowering, women-focused celebration honouring trailblazers who are shaping industries, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation.

DARPAN Power Women Of Influence 2026: Less Than 2 Weeks Go-Celebrating Women and Their Excellence

Carney to attend question period Tuesday after absence called out by other parties

Carney to attend question period Tuesday after absence called out by other parties
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend question period in Parliament today after all.

Carney to attend question period Tuesday after absence called out by other parties

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures
Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago.

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures

Snow expected across southwestern B.C. from Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island

Snow expected across southwestern B.C. from Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has expanded a special weather statement for low-elevation snowfall from Metro Vancouver into other parts of southwestern British Columbia, including Vancouver Island.

Snow expected across southwestern B.C. from Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push
More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and even more band councillors and elders were at Alberta's legislature Monday, calling on Premier Danielle Smith's government to stomp out the push for the province to quit Canada.

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push