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By Chris Brown

Medicine Hat’s ‘Father of Boxing’ to be inducted to Sports Wall of Fame

May 12, 2022 | 2:49 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Medicine Hat’s Sports Wall of Fame will welcome a new member later this month.

William Lauder will be inducted on May 26 during a ceremony at the Big Marble Go Centre.

The city says the late William Lauder was instrumental in the development of the Medicine Hat Boxing Club. Lauder loved boxing and was dedicated to the betterment of the sport in the Medicine Hat area. He trained anyone with an interest in boxing, often supplying equipment and training at no cost and soon was known as the “Father of Boxing” in the community.

“The Sports Wall of Fame not only recognizes leaders in sport and honours both individuals and teams of the past and present to inspire the future,” said James Will, director for the parks and recreation department. “William Lauder has proven his outstanding commitment to the development and betterment of boxing and leaves us with a legacy to continue well into the future.”

The Sports Wall of Fame ceremony, to begin at 7 p.m., is open to the public. A livestream will also be available on Big Marble Go Centre Facebook page.

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The City of Medicine Hat recognizes community leaders, honours individuals and teams while instilling a sense of pride in outstanding sports achievement through the Sports Wall of Fame. The selection criteria includes:

• Signification local, provincial, national, or international recognition
• Sustained ambassadorship of Medicine Hat in sports
• Longevity of achievement in sports
• Contribution towards the betterment of the sports community
• Born in or has moved to Medicine Hat or area within the last 10 years and considers the Medicine Hat area an important part of their life experience
• Excelled in sports as a leader (an athlete, builder, administrator, official, media/broadcaster, sportswriter, team, sponsor)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in their field and has had outstanding or extraordinary success
• Athletes must be retired from competition, but can still be involved in the sport in other ways

Nominations for the Sports Wall of Fame are accepted year-round with an annual cutoff date of Sept. 30. For more information, visit medicinehat.ca/walloffame.