UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre is set to join other Canadian sports legends in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, where he will also receive the Order of Sport for his contributions made to the country through sport.
The legendary UFC Hall of Famer, Georges St-Pierre, is set to join other Canadian sports icons, including Wayne Gretzky, in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. The induction, which is scheduled for next month, firmly cements his place among Canada’s sporting elite. This acknowledgment comes as St-Pierre, now 42, is also poised to receive the Order of Sport. The prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions an athlete has made to Canada through sport. Highlighting the significance of the event, the UFC is confirmed to sponsor a live stream of St-Pierre’s induction.
In response to the honor, Georges St-Pierre expressed his gratitude and pride in a UFC press release. He shared, “I’m honored to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and receive the Order of Sport. Martial arts changed my life, and I was fortunate enough to represent Canada on the world’s biggest stage. I want to thank UFC and all my fans, as none of this would have been possible without them.”
The induction precedes St-Pierre’s much-awaited return to the ring for a jiu-jitsu match at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational. This match, set for Dec. 14, will mark his first major competition after exiting retirement in 2017. In his celebrated comeback, St-Pierre successfully submitted Michael Bisping to win the UFC middleweight title. However, he subsequently relinquished his title due to medical complications with ulcerative colitis.
Contenders for his first match are already lining up, with former UFC lightweight champ, Charles Oliveira expressing interest in the opportunity. Additionally, St-Pierre has also hinted at ‘interesting’ matchups against fighters such as Nick Diaz, Kamaru Usman, and Colby Covington after potential plans with Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t pan out. 2020 saw St-Pierre join the UFC Hall of Fame’s Modern Era wing, a nod to his numerous accomplishments within the octagon, highlighted by a record nine consecutive welterweight title defenses.