Farhan Lalji

Class of 2024


Farhan Lalji has covered an array of sports since joining TSN in 1997, but his passion
has always been football, from the grassroots level to the CFL and the BC Lions. The
Simon Fraser University alumnus has won multiple awards for his reporting, and for his
leadership in the community and as head of the BC Secondary Schools Football
Association. As a high school football coach for over 30 years, Lalji has launched
programs at New Westminster Secondary School and the Royal City youth program. He
has coached more than 100 players who have advanced to the collegiate ranks. At the
time of his induction, he had covered 21 Grey Cups, 15 Super Bowls and 11 College
football championships. As the Vancouver Bureau Reporter for TSN, Lalji continues to
provide game night and weekly reports on the CFL with his unique insight and keen
understanding of the game.