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The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame announced six new inductees Tuesday. 

Rob Dirk played more than 300 games in the NHL for five teams, including the Vancouver Canucks. 

"It's very humbling. It's obviously a great honour and something I never expected. When you set out playing, this is something you don't thing about. I just played the game I love, and I'm very fortunate that my dream came true and I'm here today," said Dirk. 

The other inductees are:

Chad Folk was an offensive lineman for the Okanagan Sun. He also played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning two Grey Cup titles. 

Heather Mandoli finished in fourth place at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics in women's eights in rowing. 

Allan Simpson is a 1989 National Media Award Winner from USA Baseball. He won the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame award in 2004. 

Tracey Melesko is a multi award-winning paralympic athlete. She won the BC Special Olympics gold four times in track and field.

Hugh Wong dedicated 40 years of service to building volleyball in the Okanagan. In 1992, he founded the Kelowna Volleyball Club and served as president of Volleyball Canada from 2007 to 2013. 

The new members will officially be inducted Nov. 22 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna.