🏅 Toronto Inducts 17 New Members into the 2025 Sport Hall of Honour

The City celebrates athletes, coaches, and community leaders with a legacy of sporting excellence

TORONTO – The City of Toronto honoured 17 individuals and teams this week as the newest inductees into the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour, celebrating their achievements and contributions to sport at a special ceremony held at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

The Class of 2025 spans a diverse mix of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, Special Olympics champions, coaching talent, community volunteers, and even a beloved mascot.

Among the marquee honourees were Summer McIntosh and Josh Liendo, both recognized as Athletes of the Year for their world-class performances in swimming. Special Olympic champions Erica Machtinger and Matthew Fields, as well as Paralympic standouts Tamara Steeves and Sebastian Massabie, were also applauded for their remarkable accomplishments.

The men’s 4x100M relay team, featuring Andre DeGrasse, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, and Brendon Rodney, along with coach Glenroy Gilbert, received Team of the Year honours for representing Canada on the international stage.

Other notable inductees include:

• Jamaal Magloire, former NBA All-Star, recognized as a Sports Legend

• Prince Dankyi, awarded Coach of the Year

• The Raptor, the Toronto Raptors mascot, receiving the City of Sport Medal of Distinction

• Tracey Ferguson, Paralympian, honoured as a Sports Legend

• Toronto Inner City Rugby, recognized for their impact on diversity and inclusion in sport

The ceremony also spotlighted community champions like Zita Pooran and Melvin John, who were each awarded for their volunteer contributions to grassroots sports in Toronto.

Speaking at the event, Mayor Olivia Chow said:

“This group of athletes, coaches and teams have demonstrated outstanding success and leadership in their fields, and we are proud to celebrate them and welcome them into the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour.”

The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour was established in 2016 and continues to recognize excellence in sport through annual nominations. Many of this year’s inductees trained at City-run facilities like the Etobicoke Olympium and the Toronto Track and Field Centre—sites that continue to nurture world-class athletes.

As Toronto ramps up its preparations to host matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the celebration was also a reminder of the city’s commitment to investing in sport infrastructure, access, and youth engagement across communities.

Residents can nominate candidates for the 2026 Class of the Hall of Honour through January 31, 2026, by visiting the City’s website.

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