Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame names 2020-21 inductees
Posted May 27, 2020 10:34 am.
Last Updated May 27, 2020 10:47 am.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame has named its class of 2020-21.
To celebrate its 65th anniversary, the Hall has selected six athletes and five builders.
The six athletes are Steve Nash, Sonja Gaudet, Diane Jones Konihowski, Eric Lamaze and horse Hickstead, John “Jackie” Barrett and Lorie Kane, while Willie O’Ree, Sheldon Kennedy, Judy Kent, Ross Powless and Duncan Campbell make up the builders.
You can hear from each of them on the Hall’s YouTube.
The 11 inductees will also receive Canada’s highest sporting honour — the Order of Sport Award.
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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the induction gala has been postponed to next year.
“In these uncertain times, we are thrilled to be able to share a good news story and to have this remarkable group of people to induct into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame next year,” Cheryl Bernard, President and CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, said Wednesday.
“We’ve never been more proud of our sports history, our sports champions, and their community spirit, and we are formally recognizing these athletes and builders for living and sharing sports values — Canada’s shared values; respect, equality, fairness and openness.
“We look forward to bringing Canada together in 2021 to celebrate this exceptional Class when we induct and award them with the Order of Sport for their beyond sports contributions to our country.”
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame museum is located here in Calgary at WinSport.
